Ingredients

3/4 pound penne

1/2 stick butter

1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint

Grated Parmesan

Preparation

Cook penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook until reduced by half, 30 seconds. Add peas and mint. Season, and toss with penne and pasta water. Top with Parmesan.