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Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera is an easy, classic pasta recipe packed with fresh vegetables and tender penne pasta, tossed in creamy Parmesan herb sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot , thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini , cut into half moons 1/4" thick
  • 1 yellow squash , cut into half moons 1/4" thick
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes , halved
  • 1 head broccoli , cut into small florets
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup parsley , minced

Instructions

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  1. To a pot of salted boiling water add the pasta and cook 1 minute shy of the instructions on the box.
  2. Drain, but reserve 1 cup of water.
  3. To a large heavy skillet (that you have a lid for) add the olive oil on medium heat.
  4. Add in red onion and carrots and stir to coat, cooking for 4-5 minutes until onions have softened.
  5. Add in zucchini, squash, bell peppers and garlic, stirring to coat.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add in the cooked pasta, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and toss to coat.
  8. Add in pasta water, tomatoes and broccoli, cover and cook for 3 minutes, steaming the broccoli and tomatoes.
  9. Add in Parmesan cheese stir to combine and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • To keep the cooking time at around 20 minutes, I cook the pasta in a separate pot while I'm cooking the veggies. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 974mg (28%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4047IU (81%) Vitamin C 143mg (159%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 974mg 21%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4047IU 81%
Vitamin C 143mg 159%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

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