Spring Butterflies

== Description ==
A fresh and lively side dish or a main course if served with whole grain bread, bean salad and fruit for dessert. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lbs butterfly or bow-tie pasta
* 3 tbsp butter
* 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
* 8 oz asparagus, ½" diagonal slices
* 2 carrots, peeled, ¼" diagonal slices
* 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
* 2 cups [stock]
* 10 frozen peas
* ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
* 1 tsp salt
* grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
# In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
# Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
# Stir in asparagus, carrots, and thyme.
# Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
# Add stock, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until vegetables are crisp tender and stock is reduced to 1¼ cups, about 3 minutes.
# Stir in peas and basil and heat through.
# Season with salt and pepper. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 298 calories | total fat 6 g (17% of calories)
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