LIGHT AND EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA

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Make and share this Light and Easy Pasta Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces gemelli pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled sliced thin
1 medium zucchini, sliced into small chunks
1 medium yellow squash, sliced into small chunks
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
10 -12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. DO NOT DRAIN WATER. With a slotted spoon, remove pasta and transfer to bowl and set aside. Add broccoli florets to pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is just tender. Drain and set broccoli aside.
  • In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add boiled broccoli and sauté for 1 minute. Then add carrots, zucchini, squash, red bell pepper, salt and pepper - sauté until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and peas and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in white wine, add lemon zest and lemon juice. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the veggies and combine thoroughly. Pour into a large serving bowl.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and parsley to the veggies and pasta, stirring gently. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Gregory Jones (MYGBE)
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I love the creamy sauce and the colorful vegetables in this pasta primavera.


Sawera Ajmal
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This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nkosinathi Njiyela
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta primavera was actually really good.


yuwaru ferr
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This pasta primavera is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make.


Shanto Miah
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I love the creamy sauce and the colorful vegetables in this pasta primavera.


Rifat2612 Zahrah1992
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This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Annie Samaa
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I've made this pasta primavera several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


kartik rudra
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This is my favorite pasta primavera recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rs Ridoy
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I love this pasta primavera! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


LR7 BOYZZ
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This pasta primavera is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Biba Malik
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta primavera was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Mahim Fakir
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This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the colorful vegetables.


Azeem Ansari
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I made this pasta primavera for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was especially creamy and flavorful.


koo sceamer
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This is my go-to pasta primavera recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Malik Sammar
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I've made this pasta primavera several times now and it's always a hit with my family! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


Taheem Brs
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This pasta primavera is light, fresh, and flavorful. I loved the combination of vegetables and the creamy sauce. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.