Name: Irresistible Creamy Veggie Penne with Fresh Mint – Easy Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz of penne pasta (whole wheat for a health boost!); 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced; 1 cup of asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen); 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup of heavy cream (or a non-dairy alternative); 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving); 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; Red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Delight in this easy recipe for creamy veggie penne with fresh mint, perfect for a healthy spring dinner. Taste the seasonal flavors today!

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz of penne pasta (whole wheat for a health boost!)

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

1 cup of asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)

1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup of heavy cream (or a non-dairy alternative)

1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Toss in asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes until it starts to soften. Then, add peas and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.

Mix in cooked penne pasta until every piece is coated. Add chopped mint and gently combine.

Plate up and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Enjoy a delightful and easy weeknight dinner with this creamy spring vegetable penne featuring fresh mint. A perfect balance of comfort and freshness!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Carbohydrates: 55 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 12 grams

Keywords: Creamy penne, spring vegetable pasta, healthy dinner, easy recipe, mint pasta, Italian cuisine