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Easy Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera is a classic Italian American recipe that's loaded with spring vegetables. It has a light and fresh sauce and is the perfect break from heavier winter foods!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini (diced)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 bell pepper (use any color)
  • 5 ounces tomatoes (I prefer grape or cherry, cut into halves)
  • 1 small carrot (use a vegetable peeler to cut into ribbons)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 dash Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil (torn/sliced thin)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Prep your ingredients and boil water for your pasta (cook it al dente according to package directions). Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the pan is hot, add the vegetables and garlic and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and basil.
  4. Before draining the pasta, add a splash of the pasta water (a tablespoon or two) to the skillet. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan and toss. Just before serving, stir in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap out any veggies you don't like. This is a very forgiving recipe!

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 424mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3346IU (67%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 424mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3346IU 67%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.