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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Asparagus

This One-Pot Whole-Wheat Pasta with Asparagus, Peas, and Parmesan is at the delicious crossroads of light, fresh spring flavors, and a big comfort-food hug.

It’s like the ultimate comfort food meets light and fresh, veggie-packed, springtime joy. A satisfying bear-hug in the fresh sunshine of a warm spring day.

• olive oil • shallots • salt • black pepper • asparagus • pasta • peas

Ingredients

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, straight-sided sauté pan or large pot.

1.

Add the shallots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots are starting to soften, 4-6 minutes.

2.

Add the asparagus, pasta, water, and peas (see note about timing and vegetable doneness). Cover and bring to a boil.

3.

It’s pretty easy to snag these ingredients year-round, so you really can whip it up at a moment’s notice, any time you could use a little refreshing spring sunshine in your life.

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