Ryan Recommends: Pasta w/ Asparagus, Green Beans and Walnuts‏

Pasta w/ Asparagus, Green Beans and Walnuts‏

1 lb pasta

1 lb asparagus

1/2 lb green beans

1 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp butter

1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh or 2 tbsp dry parsley

3 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dry basil

1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

salt and pepper

Cut asparagus to 1 inch lengths

Steam asparagus and green beans together for 3 minutes OR plunge into boiling water for 3 minutes

Rinse w/ cold water to stop cooking. Set aside

In a small saucepan combine cream and butter until butter is melted

Stir in cheese, basil and parsley and cook to desired cream sauce consistency

Season w/ salt & pepper

Return drained pasta to pot, add veggies, combine w/cream sauce, top w/walnuts and serve w/extra cheese on the side