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Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 19 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Saute, Boil, Toss
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and flavorful Pasta Primavera recipe that celebrates the freshness of seasonal vegetables tossed with penne pasta in a light lemon and parmesan sauce.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 10 oz. dry Barilla Penne Pasta
  • Salt

Vegetable Mix:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into quarter portions
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into quarter portions
  • 34 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (heaping) grape tomatoes, halved through the length
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

Additional:

  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan,* divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pasta Prep: Cook penne pasta in salted water, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Vegetable Saute: In a skillet, saute red onion and carrot, followed by broccoli and bell pepper, then squash and zucchini. Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Combine: Mix veggies with drained pasta, lemon juice, salt, and pasta water. Toss with parmesan and parsley.
  4. Serve: Garnish with remaining parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • This dish is best served fresh to maintain the vibrant colors and textures of the vegetables.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on seasonal availability.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg