Penne with Spring Vegetables

Prep Time 10 Min Cook Time 15 Min Ready In 25 Min

Servings  4

 Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.

This turned out great.  The vegetables were nice and crisp.