Healthy Pasta Primavera Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
22 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
337 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Healthy Pasta Primavera Recipe
Report
Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables. Ready in just under 30 minutes.
Share:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta such as penne
- 2 cups of warm prepared marinara sauce look for a low-fat, low-sugar variety
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup of small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup of peeled carrots cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 yellow squash halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup of mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they've started to soften.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, squash, and mushrooms to the pan. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and starting to brown.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce in the pan; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve. Top with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- use any pasta of your choice.
- you may use fresh or frozen broccoli.
- you can use avocado oil in place of olive oil.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
904mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3085IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
39.6mg
(44%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 904mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3085IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 39.6mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
