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Healthy Pasta Primavera Recipe
Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables. Ready in just under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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.
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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
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
% 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.