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Pasta Primavera with Lemon Garlic Butter

Pasta Primavera with Lemon Garlic Butter is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that is packed full of vegetables. Simply toss pasta, asparagus, tomatoes, squash, onions, bell peppers, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious butter sauce.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pasta* penne, gluten-free
Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 large zucchini squash halved and cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 1 large yellow squash halved and cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb. asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp. butter* or can use vegan butter
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ - ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ¼ cup basil finely chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese*
  • 1 tsp. salt to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the remaining water.
Roasted Vegetables:
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  1. Preheat oven to 425℉.
  2. Toss zucchini, squash, peppers, onion, and asparagus in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings.
  3. Place vegetables on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
  1. In the same pot that the pasta was cooked in add butter, lemon juice and zest, and crushed garlic. Saute over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is slightly browned.
  2. Add cooked pasta, ¼ cup reserved pasta water, and vegetables. Toss until pasta is well coated in sauce.
  3. Add chopped basil, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt, to taste. Toss until well combined.
  4. Serve pasta primavera with additional Parmesan cheese and basil. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To Prep-Ahead: To be honest, this recipe tastes the absolute best when it is freshly made. You can chop the vegetables and roast them ahead of time, just warm them up before combining them with sauce and pasta.
  • To Store: Keep this pasta recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze: Pasta does not freeze the best. The texture will be different when thawed.
  • To Reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or in the microwave when ready to enjoy the leftovers. Just make sure you add a touch of water when reheating to give the pasta a softer texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 856mg (36%) Potassium 706mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2445IU (49%) Vitamin C 83.5mg (93%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 856mg 36%
Potassium 706mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2445IU 49%
Vitamin C 83.5mg 93%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

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

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