Pasta Primavera
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Primavera
Description
Pasta Primavera is a pasta dish built on a variety of fresh vegetables sautéed in olive oil to bring out their natural sweetness and maintain their tenderness. Red onion and mushrooms are softened first for caramelized flavor, while garlic is lightly browned to develop aroma before adding the more delicate vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Kalamata olives and parsley finish the vegetable mixture, contributing briny and fresh notes.
The finished pasta is combined with reserved cooking water to create a loose sauce that clings to the noodles. This method preserves the fresh vegetable flavors without overwhelming them. The dish includes flexibility for variations like using different seasonal vegetables, adding pesto, or pairing with protein such as chicken or shrimp. Pasta types can vary but linguine is traditional here.
Pasta Primavera is served best immediately to enjoy the contrast of tender vegetables and al dente pasta. Leftovers keep for up to three days refrigerated and can be reheated gently with a splash of water to restore moisture. The recipe suits any meal where a vegetable-forward pasta is desired, providing a balanced plate with both starch and fresh produce.
Notes from the original recipe emphasize chopping vegetables evenly for uniform cooking and adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve the desired sauciness. Substitutions like vegetable stock or sauces can customize flavor and texture further.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ red onion peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
- 6 cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 garlic finely minced cloves
- 8-10 asparagus thinly sliced stalks
- 1 zucchini green, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ½ cup fava beans lima beans or peas
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 pound linguine angel hair, penne or farfalle pasta
- 1 ½ cups pasta water
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the red onions until they are lightly browned and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Next, add in the carrots and mushrooms and cook for a further 4-5 minutes.
- Scoot the vegetables to one side of the pan and on the other side cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Stir in the asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, and beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish by mixing in the olives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- When you add in the remaining vegetables to the pasta, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the recommended times on the package and add it to the pan.
- Add the pasta to the pan with cooked vegetables along with pasta water and toss until mixed together.
- Serve with optional garnishes: toasted pine nuts, chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Chop vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Add reserved pasta water incrementally to control sauce consistency.
- Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best flavor; frozen can substitute if needed.
- Substitute pasta water with hot vegetable or chicken stock to vary taste.
- Serve pasta primavera with cooked protein for a fuller meal if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with warm water to maintain sauce and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3879IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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