Penne pasta is tossed with asparagus and snow peas in this quick, light, and easy dish. One of our favorite spring pastas here at Cool-jams!
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas,
trimmed
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1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
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| 1. | Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook for 2 minutes. Add peas, and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. |
| 2. | Place pasta in the bowl with asparagus and peas. Toss with olive oil, Parmesan, salt and pepper. |