Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera is a quick and healthy dish packed with fresh veggies, a zesty lemon sauce, and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Stock Pot
- Non-Stick Fry Pan
- Colander
- Wooden Cooking Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4½ cups Penne Pasta or fusilli, spaghetti, fettuccine
- 1½ cups Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Frozen Peas
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3-5 cups Fresh Vegetables Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Broccoli, Carrots, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms
- 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 60 g Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup White Wine 1 cup Butter, Fresh Herbs (Basil, Parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: chop vegetables, measure out pasta, and sauce components.
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté vegetables in stages: onions and leeks for 5 minutes, zucchini for 3-4 minutes, asparagus for 4 minutes, bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and peas, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine pasta with vegetables and sauce.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a lighter cream or coconut milk.
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pasta.
To enhance flavor, add toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving.
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pasta.
To enhance flavor, add toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 13gFat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg
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