Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Garlic Cream Bucatini with Peas and Asparagus, a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook bucatini until al dente.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil and butter. Add asparagus, then peas. Pour in cream, add Parmesan, and season.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Serve topped with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- You can substitute bucatini with spaghetti or fettuccine if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
