Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey into the world of Broccoli Veggie Pasta Primavera, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This delectable dish, brimming with vibrant colors and textures, is a perfect blend of fresh broccoli florets, crisp bell peppers, succulent mushrooms, and tender zucchini, all harmoniously tossed in a creamy and flavorful primavera sauce. Served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta, this vegetarian delight is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Indulge in the goodness of healthy vegetables, the rich creaminess of the sauce, and the delightful aroma of herbs, all coming together to create a dish that is both satisfying and nourishing.
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EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE
Simple pasta primavera with roasted vegetables and dressed in a light sauce using the pasta cooking water, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest and a little Parmesan cheese. I use a medley of vegetables, and you can feel free to change them up depending on what is in season! This is a great way to keep your primavera exciting and delicious. If you want to add some extra protein, throw in some quick lemon chicken or grilled shrimp skewers.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle a good amount of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Transfer the vegetables to a large sheet pan (or two if needed). Spread them out well. Roast in heated oven for about 20 minutes (stirring half-way through).
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package (about 10 to 12 minutes). Reserve some of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta.
- Transfer pasta to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, and if you like, a little oregano and fresh thyme. Add the vegetables in. Add the tomatoes and lemon zest. Add a bit of the pasta cooking water, a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 5.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE
Pasta Primavera is an easy pasta recipe loaded with vegetables and tossed with light butter and lemon sauce. It's the perfect vegetarian pasta dish for spring and summer.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al'dente or to your desired doneness, drain water and cover to keep warm.
- While the pasta cooks, cook the vegetables: place a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add oil. Add bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion and saute tossing and stirring frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the butter and garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once pasta is heated through, remove from heat.
- Garnish with more freshly grated parmesan if desired and sprinkle on parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 669 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BROCCOLI & CARROT PASTA PRIMAVERA
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the carrots in half. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and move the vegetables from the skillet to a mixing bowl. Set aside. Return the skillet to the stove, and add the garlic. Stir until fragrant, about one minute. Add the wine and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then add the chicken stock. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, until slightly reduced. Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese until melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed. Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce and stir to combine. If necessary, add more chicken stock. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour the contents of the skillet on top. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, with extra cheese on the side. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 272g | Servings: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories 560 ׀ Total Fat 20g (sat 4.5g trans 0g) ׀ Cholesterol 15mg ׀ Sodium 300mg ׀ Total Carbohydrate 75g ׀ Dietary Fiber 2g ׀ Sugars 8g (Includes 0g Added Sugars) | Protein 18g ׀ Vitamin D 0% ׀ Calcium 10% ׀ Iron 20% ׀ Potassium 10%
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PENNE PRIMAVERA
A great, flavorful pasta dish for the summertime when you don't want something heavy.
Provided by calead910
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pasta Primavera Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
- Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
PASTA PRIMAVERA
A hearty, veggie packed pasta dish that's perfect for serving year round! It has so much fresh flavor, it's a great way to use up those vegetables in the fridge, plus it's a bright and colorful dish so it helps get the kids to eat their vegetables.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil in a 12-inch (and deep) skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add red onion and carrot and saute 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper then saute 2 minutes.
- Add squash and zucchini then saute 2 - 3 minutes or until veggies have nearly softened.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning and saute 2 minutes longer.
- Pour veggies into now empty pasta pot or a serving bowl, add drained pasta, drizzle in lemon juice, season with a little more salt as needed and toss while adding in pasta water to loosen as desired.
- Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan and parsley then serve with remaining parmesan on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 198 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Then add the broccoli; cook for another minute. Add the red peppers; cook 1 minute more. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- To the skillet, add the butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; allow to heat up. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add them to the other vegetables. Set aside.
- For the sauce: Add the garlic and onions to the skillet, and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth and wine; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen all the flavorful bits. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Stir in the cream and Parmesan, and allow the cheese to melt. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce, along with the peas and basil; stir to combine. If the sauce needs a little more liquid, splash in a small amount of broth. 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 extra basil, and serve with extra Parmesan.
ONE-POT PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broth, linguine, broccoli floret, asparagus, small onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, olive oil, mushroom, heavy whipping cream, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Indiana Fawcett
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a pot over high heat, combine broth, linguine, broccoli, asparagus, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir.
- Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
- Once at a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook the pasta for 10 minutes, continuously tossing with tongs.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan, and parsley, and toss for an additional 3 minutes.
- If the liquid hasn't been completely absorbed, let the pasta sit off the heat for an additional few minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1213 calories, Carbohydrate 129 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 18 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant vegetables. The quality of your vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish, so choose the best you can find.
- Cook the vegetables al dente. You want the vegetables to be tender but still retain their crunch.
- Use a flavorful pasta. A pasta with a hearty flavor, such as whole wheat or penne, will stand up to the vegetables and sauce.
- Make sure the sauce is creamy and flavorful. The sauce is what brings the dish together, so make sure it's rich and flavorful.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Broccoli Veggie Pasta Primavera is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try.
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