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Bright and Creamy Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Avocado Pasta

A fresh and vibrant pasta dish combining tender asparagus and crisp sugar snap peas with creamy avocado and fragrant fresh herbs for a light, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 lb bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • to taste coarse salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bow-tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • During the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the asparagus pieces and sugar snap peas to the boiling water to blanch them until tender-crisp. Drain pasta and vegetables together, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • While pasta cooks, mash the ripe avocado in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add the drained pasta, asparagus, and snap peas to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the mixture as needed.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the mashed avocado, fresh mint, and parsley or basil. Season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for a fresh, creamy pasta dish with a pop of herbal brightness.