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Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta primavera is a tried and true dinner recipe. It's filled with peak-of-the-season veggies for a deliciously bright bite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 oz bowtie pasta uncooked
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large carrot peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into matchsticks
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into matchsticks
- 2 medium zucchini sliced and cut into quarters
- 1 medium yellow squash sliced and cut into quarters
- 1 cup grape tomatoes heaping cup and cut in half length wise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- pepper
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded and divided
- balsamic glaze optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, but be sure to reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the carrots for a few minutes. Add the peppers and sauté for an additional few minutes. Add the squash and zucchini and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, and saute for another 2 minutes. (Note: if adding meat, then add it at this point. Be sure that it has been precooked and cut)
- Toss in the bowtie pasta, 1/4 cup reserve pasta water, lemon juice, and any salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with Parmesan Cheese, parsley, and balsamic glaze if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1575IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
42.7mg
(47%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1575IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 42.7mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.