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Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Peas



This is a high calorie recipe for those trying to maintain or gain weight
or even to do as a cheat meal. It serves 2 so if you need to make for
more people adjust accordingly.

Calories: 658, Carbs 75g and Protein 25g

What you'll need:
1/2lb of your favorite shaped pasta
1/2lb asparagus, ends removed
1c of frozen peas
zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2c chives cream cheese

How to make:
Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box.
Two minutes before the end of the cooking time add the asparagus and peas.
Boil everything together for the final 2 minutes.
Then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan
before draining the pasta and veggies.

Return the pasta and veggies to the pan and add the
lemon zest and cream cheese, add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir
in 2-3T of the cooking liquid and stir until all is mixed.
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