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Fresh Spring Pasta Primavera

Fresh Spring Pasta Primavera for a Bright Seasonal Feast

This Fresh Spring Pasta Primavera celebrates seasonal produce with vibrant flavors and zesty notes, perfect for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta whole grain or gluten-free recommended
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion red or yellow
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 cup asparagus
  • 1 cup bell pepper
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1 cup yellow squash
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas or edamame
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté the onion for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli and asparagus; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Toss in bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash, stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  7. Lower the heat, mix in 1/4 cup of olive oil, optional butter, reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and zest.
  8. Toss everything well to coat in that zesty goodness and serve warm topped with cheese and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, save pasta without sautéed veggies.

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