Lunch: Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Avocado Pasta

This spring pasta recipe comes from Martha Stewart Living reader Allison Stockman in London.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Asparagus, Basil

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Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 lb. asparagus
1 lb. sugar snap peas
1 lb. bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tbsp. butter
2 clove garlic
1 ripe avocado
1/2 c. chopped fresh mint, parsley, or basil
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan or pecorino cheese

Instructions

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.
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. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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