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Pasta Primavera

The name translates to "spring pasta" in Italian and is made with a variety of colorful vegetables! 
Meal Type: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Food Category: Pasta/Rice, Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 376kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz uncooked pasta cook according to package
  • ¾ tsp olive oil
  • ¼ carrot large, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • cup broccoli cut into bite-size pieces
  • red pepper seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 ½ tsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 ounce mushrooms washed and sliced
  • ¼ zucchini sliced diagonally
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • onion diced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp white wine or cooking wine, optional
  • cup parmesan grated
  • 2 tbsp basil fresh, diced, optional
  • 2 tbsp peas
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • For the vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook, about 1 minute. Then add the broccoli and cook about 1 additional minute. Add the red peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  • For the sauce: Add the garlic, onions, wine, and broth to the skillet and cook over high heat. Bring to a low boil and then cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and allow the cheese to melt. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add all the vegetables to the sauce along with the peas. Stir to combine. If the sauce needs a little more liquid, splash a small amount of broth as needed. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour all the contents of the skillet over the pasta. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Notes

You can pack this recipe full of veggies, feel free to make substitutions, even using less pasta and more veggies, creates an even healthier meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g
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