Pasta Primavera
This Pasta Primavera is the definition of fresh and feel good, loaded with tender crisp veggies, tossed with penne, and finished with just the right hit of Parmesan and lemon. It’s fast, it’s colorful, it’s veggie-forward comfort food that doesn’t feel like you’re missing out.
Servings: 4
Calories: 512kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ounce penne uncooked
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 pound asparagus fresh, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 1 small zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 medium carrot shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 lemon cut in wedges
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded carrot, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, stir and cook for another minute until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Stir in the cooked penne, ½ cup of the cheese and some pasta water as needed. Serve and top with remaining Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Use what you’ve got: Don’t have asparagus or zucchini? Sub in broccoli, bell peppers, or even peas. Primavera is flexible like that.
- Pasta water = gold: That starchy liquid is the secret to pulling the whole dish together. Don’t skip it.
- Cook veggies just right: You want them tender but still with a bit of bite, no soggy sadness here.
- Cheese matters: Freshly grated Parm melts better and packs more flavor than the pre-bagged stuff. Worth it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4089IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 5mg
