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Pasta Primavera
This easy Pasta Primavera recipe is packed with veggies and a creamy primavera sauce. It's fresh, healthy, and on your table in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 461 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta (or other pasta)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 3 to 4 cups chopped veggies of choice (snap peas, broccolini, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onion, asparagus, peas, spinach, cherry tomatoes)
Sauce:
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or half and half)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ,or more, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add veggies, season them with a little salt and pepper, and sauté for about 2-4 minutes, just until slightly tender. You don't want to cook them too long. Remove to a plate.
- Sauce: Add butter to pan. Add chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If the sauce seems too thick, add more chicken broth, cream or water, to your liking.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and veggies to the pan then toss to combine. Top with fresh basil, if desired.
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Notes
- Add Protein: Feel free to toss in cooked chicken, tofu, or sautéd shrimp.
- Pasta: Any type of pasta will work; I am partial to bite sized pasta like penne, fafalle, ziti, or shells.
- Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free penne pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.