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Asparagus, Avocado





        and Snap Pea Pasta
























                     This pasta dish is incredibly bright and full of green goodness!


        Ingredients:
        1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and

        cut into 2 inch lengths
        1 package sugar snap peas

        1 pound farfalle pasta or any desired pasta            Return the water to a boil again and cook
        4 tbsp butter                                          the farfalle until al dente, according to
        2 cloves garlic, minced                                the package. Drain and reserve 1 cup of

        1 ripe avocado, pitted, halved, and cut                pasta water. Set the pasta aside.
        into 1/2 inch chunks

        1/2 cup fresh chopped basil                            In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp of the butter
        1/2 cup Parmesan cheese                                over medium heat. Add the asparagus,
                                                               peas and garlic. Cook about two minutes,

        Instructions:                                          tossing often. Add the remaining butter,
                                                               pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and the

        Boil water in a large pot. Add the                     reserved pasta water. Combine well.
        asparagus and cook until bright green.                 Serve topped with additional cheese if
        Then add the snap peas and cook for 30                 desired, fresh cracked pepper, and extra

        seconds. With a slotted spoon or tongs,                fresh basil.
        remove the vegetables and place aside in

        a bowl.                                                Enjoy!





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