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
- 3 – 4 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
- Pasta Prep: Cook penne pasta in salted water, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 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.
- Combine: Mix veggies with drained pasta, lemon juice, salt, and pasta water. Toss with parmesan and parsley.
- 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