Pasta Primavera
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4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Primavera
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This Pasta Primavera is loaded with spring veggies for a fresh, quick and easy pasta dish you can make for lunch or a light dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 6 to 8 teaspoons minced garlic about 6 to 8 cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in thinly sliced 1/2 red onion and the trimmed and cut 1 cup asparagusand saute 5 to 7 minutes until asparagus is tender crisp.
- Add in 1 cup frozen peas, halved 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, and 1 cup artichoke hearts and stir briefly until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add in the minced 6 to 8 teaspoons minced garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- Add in pasta and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with freshly chopped parsley to garnish.
Notes
- If you love a really creamy sauce, you can easily turn this into an extra creamy pasta primavera by adding 1 cup of heavy cream to this recipe. Allow it to heat through and then add the lemon juice and parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
29.8mg
(33%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 29.8mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
27 reviews
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