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Delicious Pasta Primavera

Delicious Pasta Primavera: A Quick Veggie-Packed Delight

This Delicious Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and veggie-packed dish that can be made in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Onion can substitute with yellow onion
  • 1 medium Carrot can substitute with parsnips
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets can substitute with green beans
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any variety
  • 1 medium Zucchini can substitute with asparagus
  • 1 medium Squash
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning can substitute with dried oregano or basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese omit for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can substitute with vinegar

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water; add penne pasta and cook until al dente, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté red onion and carrot for about 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Add broccoli and bell pepper; sauté for another 2 minutes until the broccoli is bright green.
  4. Mix in zucchini, squash, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Combine the drained pasta with the sautéed vegetables, tossing to mix well.
  6. Drizzle with lemon juice and gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  7. Finish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, tossing gently until combined.
  8. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with any vegetables you have on hand to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

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