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Delicious Pasta Primavera

Delicious Pasta Primavera: A Fresh and Colorful Feast

This delicious Pasta Primavera features vibrant vegetables and pasta in a quick, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta can substitute with fusilli, rotini, or farfalle
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil use extra virgin for the best flavor
  • 1 medium Red Onion can substitute with yellow onion or shallots
  • 1 large Carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Broccoli can swap with green beans or snap peas
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any variety (red, yellow, green)
  • 1 medium Zucchini or other summer squash
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash or other summer squash
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes cherry or sun-dried tomatoes are good alternatives
For Flavoring
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning homemade blend preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or vinegar as a substitute
For Finishing Touches
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley or basil/cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add penne pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion and carrot, sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in broccoli florets and bell pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender.
  4. Add zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Incorporate minced garlic and tomatoes along with Italian seasoning. Cook until garlic is fragrant and tomatoes soften.
  6. Fold in the drained penne pasta, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley until well combined.
  9. Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is adaptable with seasonal vegetables.

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