Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe
This 30-minute pasta primavera is bold in color and flavor! It's an easy, fresh, and delicious pasta dish with loads of veggies tossed in a light lemon Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta , dry
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ red onion , sliced
- 2 cups broccoli , chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper , thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 1 medium yellow squash , sliced and then quartered
- 1 medium zucchini , sliced and then quartered
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup pasta water , reserved from cooking pasta
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese , more if desired
- chopped parsley or basil
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup and then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the red onion and bell pepper for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Add broccoli, squash and zucchini and continue to sauté for 3 more minutes, or until veggies are almost softened.
- Make a well in the middle of the vegetables and add butter. Add garlic to butter and cook until soft, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice and about 3-4 Tablespoons reserved pasta water into the pasta to loosen. Then add in vegetables and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Serve with remaining parmesan on top.
Notes
Variation: This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute asparagus for the broccoli, and Pecorino Romano cheese for the parmesan.
Storage: Store leftover pasta in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet with a little oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 202mg, Potassium: 609mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1532IU, Vitamin C: 86mg, Calcium: 185mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
