Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Avocado Pasta

Rating: 3.36 stars
84 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 13
  • 4 star values: 20
  • 3 star values: 38
  • 2 star values: 10
  • 1 star values: 3

This spring pasta recipe comes from reader Allison Stockman of London, England.

Everyday Food, June 2006

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.

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  • Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.

  • In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese, if desired.

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Reviews (12)

84 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 13
  • 4 star values: 20
  • 3 star values: 38
  • 2 star values: 10
  • 1 star values: 3
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/12/2010
Delicious! I made this last night and will definitely make it again. I loved that the ratio of veggies to pasta was a lot heavier on the veggies than most pasta dishes are. I substituted regular pasta for whole-grain to add a bit more nutrition to it and it was thoroughly enjoyed by both of us!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/16/2010
Where are the stats? Calorie count, etc.?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/09/2010
I made this for lunch today. For a hot pasta dish, it was really refreshing on a muggy afternoon. I ended up making this with wheat rotini, spinach, bell peppers, green beans, tomatoes, scallions and mint, but the avocado was definitely the star. All the butter helped to make it really tasty (we love butter). @Jacelyn - I love the idea of adding lemon!
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/08/2010
Used olive oil instead of butter and only 1 tbsp. It is rich enough with avocado that the recipe does not need the extra calories and bad fats.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/08/2010
I added a tiny bit of chicken boullion, and a pinch of poultry seasoning to the recipe and used steamed white rice instead..........was so yummy! Bet it would be good with seasoned grilled chicken breast pieces on top of it too!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/03/2008
I thought it was delicious, also. I made it according to the recipe the first time, using I talian parsley. Next time I'll add 2 chopped scallions, some lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon and 1/4 cup parsley with 1/4 cup fresh basil. There were no left-overs!
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/30/2008
Positively delicious. The combination of the light butter, pasta, and crunchy vegatables is a perfect light summer meal. Also, very easy and quick to make. Great the busy person.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/25/2008
This is a delicious, light summer dish. The crunchy texture of the vegetables and the light buttery sauce is a great combination. I definitely recommend it.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/24/2008
I love your recipes but wish you would have the nutritional values.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/24/2008
It looks good and I'll try it but I sure would appreciate the nutritional values....being a diabetic I try to avoid the too high carbs.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/24/2008
It looks good and I'll try it but I sure would appreciate the nutritional values....being a diabetic I try to avoid the too high carbs.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
04/07/2008
It looks great, but why won't the recipe come up? I emailed the help address, but still can't get the recipe. Does someone else have it already?
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