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Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera is the ultimate spring vegetable pasta! Asparagus, zucchini, carrots, peas, and cherry tomatoes are sautéed and tossed together with pasta and a light lemon sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus, about 1 1/2 inches in length
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini, cut into rounds or half moons
  • 1 cup sliced yellow squash, cut into rounds or half moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic power
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • Zest and juice of a lemon
  • pasta water
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before draining the pasta reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot swirl to coat the bottom and then add in the shallots, carrots, and asparagus. Sauté for 2 minutes and then add in the zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together.
  4. Add the pasta into the skillet along with 1/4 cup of the pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together and then add in the peas, and the parmesan cheese.
  5. Turn the heat down to low and continue to stir until the parmesan cheese is incorporated into the sauce. If the pasta looks dry or like there isn't enough sauce, add in additional pasta water until your desired consistency is reached.
  6. Taste for seasoning and garnish the pasta with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%

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