Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our delightful Garden Pasta Primavera, a symphony of fresh vegetables and tender pasta harmoniously blended in a light and flavorful sauce. This classic Italian dish showcases the bounty of the season, featuring an array of colorful vegetables like crisp bell peppers, tender asparagus, sweet carrots, and juicy tomatoes, all complemented by the delicate sweetness of fresh peas. Tossed with cooked pasta and enveloped in a creamy, herb-infused sauce, each bite is a celebration of nature's goodness. This recipe also includes variations for a vegan and a gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can savor this culinary delight.
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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
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
GARDEN PRIMAVERA
I made several changes to the original recipe for this pasta and vegetable toss to better suit our family's tastes. With its pretty color and fresh flavor, the meatless main dish is a favorite at our house. -Ann Heinonen of Howell, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the broccoli, red pepper, carrot, mushrooms, celery and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add V8 juice and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in the peas, salt and pepper; simmer 2 minutes longer or until peas are tender. , Drain fettuccine; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera recipe, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, is bursting with roasted vegetables and Parmesan.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.
- Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
GARDEN PRIMAVERA FETTUCCINE
"I created this side while trying to make broccoli Alfredo," writes Tammy Perrault of Lancaster, Ohio. "I kept adding fresh vegetables, and the result was this creamy pasta dish!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding vegetables during the last 4 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. , Add Alfredo sauce and basil; toss to coat. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN VEGETABLE PRIMAVERA
Although I enjoy this dish throughout the year, it's even more special when I use my garden to supply the vegetables. A splash of white wine and a sprinkle of fresh basil really add flavor. I have also roasted the vegetables and mixed in chicken breasts with scrumptious results. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, Italian seasoning and salt in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Drain fettuccine. Add the fettuccine, cheese and basil to the skillet and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GARDEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Fresh veggies make this primavera a good choice during spring and summer months. Feta and mint add a little 'Greek' to the dish
Provided by Brooke the Cook in
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water to boil for noodles. Cook until al dente while preparing veggies; drain and RESERVE 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, adding salt if desired, 3-5 minutes.
- Add yellow pepper and zucchini, stirring until veggies just begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in white wine & fresh pepper, simmer until wine has evaporated.
- Return pasta to pot, add cooking liquid, veggies, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, fresh peas, mint and crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14.1
Tips:
- Prep Vegetables In Advance: Vegetables cook quickly in this dish, so it's helpful to prep them all before starting the recipe.
- Choose Seasonal Vegetables: Spring is the perfect time for this recipe, as fresh vegetables are abundant. Choose a variety of vegetables that are at their peak freshness.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Vegetables should be tender-crisp, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook them just until they are bright and colorful.
- Use a Large Skillet: A large skillet will give the vegetables plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Don't Crowd the Vegetables: When adding the vegetables to the skillet, don't crowd them. Give them space so they can cook evenly.
- Use a Flavorful Pasta: The pasta is an important part of this dish, so choose a pasta that has a lot of flavor. A whole wheat or multi-grain pasta would be a good choice.
- Season the Dish Well: Don't be afraid to season the dish with salt and pepper. Taste the pasta as you cook it and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Conclusion:
Pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for spring. It's made with fresh vegetables, flavorful pasta, and a light sauce. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give pasta primavera a try!
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