Best 6 Spring Pasta Primavera Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Spring Pasta Primavera, a symphony of vibrant flavors that celebrates the bounty of fresh spring vegetables. This delectable dish features a medley of crisp asparagus, tender zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a light and flavorful sauce made with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a touch of white wine. Served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a colorful and delicious ode to the season.

In addition to the classic Primavera recipe, this article offers a collection of enticing variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Explore the vibrant flavors of the Roasted Vegetable Primavera, where roasted vegetables add a smoky depth to the dish. For a lighter and refreshing option, try the Lemon-Herb Primavera, where a tangy lemon-herb sauce brightens up the springtime vegetables. If you're craving a creamy indulgence, the Creamy Pesto Primavera is sure to satisfy, with its luscious pesto sauce enveloping the tender vegetables and pasta.

For those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Primavera offers a delicious alternative made with gluten-free pasta, ensuring everyone can enjoy this springtime delight. And for a plant-based option that's bursting with flavor, the Vegan Primavera is a must-try, featuring a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce that showcases the natural sweetness of the vegetables.

No matter your dietary preferences or culinary inclinations, this collection of Spring Pasta Primavera recipes has something for everyone. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the vibrant flavors of spring with these delightful dishes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE



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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

2 zucchini, (halved length-wise and sliced (half moons))
2 yellow squash, (halved length-wise and sliced (half moons))
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and cut into short sticks)
1 red bell pepper, (cored and sliced into thin sticks)
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, (cored and sliced into thin sticks)
1 red onion, (halved and sliced (half moons))
3 large garlic cloves, (minced)
1 tbsp dried oregano, (more for later)
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme, (more for later)
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces short pasta of your choice
8 oz grape tomatoes, (halved)
Zest of 1 large lemon
½ cup Parmesan cheese, (more to your liking)

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



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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

3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
1 pound farfalle (bowtie pasta)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

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



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I see you rolling your eyes at the thought of spaghetti primavera. The dish, rarely seen now, became an absurdity of 1980s so-called seasonal cooking. Meant to be an expression of spring, the mad jumble of vegetables over pasta was mostly an expression of the death match between French and Italian cuisine (cream versus olive oil, sauce versus pasta). But in the late 1970s, when New York's Le Cirque popularized spaghetti primavera, Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey called it "by far, the most talked-about dish in Manhattan." I encourage you to make Le Cirque's version, all 10 pain-in-the-neck steps of it, because despite its tempestuous origins, it's wonderful.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 bunch broccoli
2 small zucchini, unpeeled
4 asparagus spears
1 1/2 cups green beans
Salt
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup fresh or frozen pea pods
1 tablespoon peanut, vegetable or corn oil
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced hot red or green chili, or 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups 1-inch tomato cubes
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream, approximately
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Trim broccoli and break into florets. Trim off ends of the zucchini. Cut into quarters, then cut into 1-inch or slightly longer lengths (about 1 1/2 cups). Cut each asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Cook each of the green vegetables separately in boiling salted water to cover until crisp but tender. Drain well, then run under cold water to chill, and drain again thoroughly. Combine the cooked vegetables in a bowl.
  • Cook the peas and pods; about 1 minute if fresh; 30 seconds if frozen. Drain, chill with cold water and drain again. Combine with the vegetables.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the peanut oil and add the mushrooms. Season to taste. Cook about 2 minutes, shaking the skillet and stirring. Add the mushrooms, chili and parsley to the vegetables.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan and add half the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook about 4 minutes. Add the basil.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add the remaining garlic and the vegetable mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
  • Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until almost (but not quite) tender, retaining a slight resilience in the center. Drain well.
  • In a pot large enough to hold the spaghetti and vegetables, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Then add the chicken broth and half a cup each of cream and cheese, stirring constantly. Cook gently until smooth. Add the spaghetti and toss quickly to blend. Add half the vegetables and pour in the liquid from the tomatoes, tossing over very low heat.
  • Add the remaining vegetables. If the sauce seems dry, add 3 to 4 tablespoons more cream. Add the pine nuts and give the mixture a final tossing.
  • Serve equal portions of the spaghetti mixture in hot soup or spaghetti bowls. Spoon equal amounts of the tomatoes over each serving. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1099, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1523 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE



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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

2 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz penne pasta
1 bell pepper, any color (sliced into strips)
1 medium zucchini (sliced into rings)
6 oz brown or white mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced)
¾ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste, plus more for boiling pasta)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus more to serve)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (to serve)

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

SPRING PRIMAVERA



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I found this recipe on a bunch of fresh Dole asparagus. We like lots of veggies, so I added in a zucchini and some cremini mushrooms. I also stirred in some fresh parsley and oregano before serving.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips (or any other color)
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add asparagus, pepper, carrots, garlic, and herb seasoning to oil; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Remove from heat; stir in pasta and cheese.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 58, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 8.9

SPRINGTIME PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Dinner     Green Bean     Pea     Spring     Family Reunion     Parade     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces farfalle pasta
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup haricots verts (thin tender green beans), ends trimmed
1/2 cup thin asparagus tips and stalks, sliced in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh peas
1/2 cup white mushrooms, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 seeded and diced ripe plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and quickly sautéthe vegetables until just tender. Do not overcook. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the half-and-half and cook to thicken the sauce, 5 minutes. Season well with pepper. Toss in the drained pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chives or pea shoots, if available. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: Primavera means "spring" in Italian, so the best time to make this dish is when fresh vegetables are at their peak. Look for asparagus, sugar snap peas, and carrots that are crisp and brightly colored.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their vibrant color and crunch. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use can make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a pasta that is made with durum wheat and has a good texture. Some good options include penne, rigatoni, and fusilli.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what brings the pasta primavera together. Make sure it is flavorful and well-seasoned. You can add herbs, spices, and cheese to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Pasta primavera is best served immediately after it is made. The vegetables will lose their flavor and texture if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Pasta primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for spring. It is made with fresh vegetables, a flavorful sauce, and your favorite pasta. With a few simple tips, you can make a pasta primavera that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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