Perfect Pasta Primavera
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5.0
111 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Perfect Pasta Primavera
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This Pasta Primavera is everything a spring or summer dinner needs. It's light on calories, big on flavor, and bursting with all the colorful seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz dry pasta such as spaghetti
- 4 TB extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1 large red bell peppers seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow squash or zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 ½ TB dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 TB cornstarch
- 2 cups regular strength chicken broth or vegetable broth, if keeping vegetarian
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional garnish, or freshly sliced basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, just to al dente; do not overcook. When pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Return drained pasta to pot and drizzle cooked/drained with enough oil to prevent sticking; cover to keep warm.
- While pasta is cooking: heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir 2-3 min. or until softened. Add garlic, stirring 1 minute. Add broccoli and carrots, stirring 2-3 min. Add bell pepper and cook another 2 min. Add the squash/zucchini, tomatoes, and mushrooms, stirring 2-3 minutes or just until all veggies are softened to your preference.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the veggie mixture, stirring to combine well. Dissolve 1 TB cornstarch in 2 cups broth; when fully dissolved, add to the veggie mixture and bring to a boil until thickened.
- Pour veggie mixture over cooked pasta in pot. Gently toss to combine; add some of the reserved pasta water if needed. Add additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I add about 1/4 tsp here.) Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil.
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- Generously salting the water for cooking pasta helps prevent pasta from sticking, as well as provides flavor.
- Take care not to overcook the pasta; it should be cooked just to al dente, meaning it is still slightly firm when bitten. This will give your pasta primavera the perfect texture.
- When making pasta primavera, feel free to use any fresh, in-season vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese and freshly sliced basil leaves aren't just for show—they add a burst of fresh flavor that takes your pasta primavera to the next level.
- Pasta primavera is a dish that tastes even better the next day, so don't be afraid to make a little extra. However, it may need to be "thinned out" with additional broth upon reheating.
- Serve this alongside some Rosemary Garlic Bread or Olive Garden Breadsticks for soaking up the delicious veggie and pasta juices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
728mg
(30%)
Potassium
725mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
8463IU
(169%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 8463IU | 169% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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