**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Toasted Spaghetti Primavera: A Journey Through Culinary Delights**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing toasted spaghetti primavera, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of spring's bounty. This delectable pasta dish bursts with an array of textures and flavors, featuring tender spaghetti toasted to perfection, a medley of crisp-tender vegetables bathed in a light and flavorful sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a touch of aromatic delight. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this delightful creation, guiding you through each step of the recipe with precision and culinary expertise. Discover how to select the freshest ingredients, master the art of toasting spaghetti, and create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our toasted spaghetti primavera will become a staple in your recipe collection, offering a delightful balance of health and indulgence. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other, where every bite tells a story of springtime's splendor.
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
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.
CLASSIC SPAGHETTI PRIMAVERA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook until a little less than al dente, about 3 minutes. When done, drain, dry and return to the pot. Meanwhile bring another large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, and green beans. Cook for 3 minutes. Add peas and cook for one minute more. Drain vegetables and refresh in a bowl of cold water and set aside. In a skillet heat oil and add mushrooms and cook until firm, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, including their liquid, and garlic and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Now stir in parsley and basil, and then add cooked spaghetti. Toss to combine. Then add the cooked green vegetables and toss gently until just heated through. Add some chicken broth if the mixture is too dry. Meanwhile, make your cream sauce. In a saucepan melt butter and add cream and heat until hot. Add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Add the cream sauce to the spaghetti mixture and gently to coat the spaghetti. Transfer to a serving dish and top with pine nuts, freshly ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese.
ROASTED THREE-PEPPER PASTA PRIMAVERA
Discover a pepper lover's dream come true with this Roasted Three-Pepper Pasta Primavera. Made with fresh roasted green, yellow and red peppers, PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread and Parmesan cheese, this Roasted Three-Pepper Pasta Primavera won't disappoint.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cut roasted green pepper, yellow pepper and 1 roasted red pepper into strips; set aside. Blend broth, crushed pepper and remaining roasted red pepper in blender until smooth; pour into large saucepan. Add cream cheese spread; cook and stir on medium heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in saucepan along with the pepper strips; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA PRIMAVERA
This recipe is only a slight adaptation of Giada De Laurentis' Pasta Primavera, found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/pasta-primavera-recipe/index.html I adapted this while teaching the 2013 cooking elective at my daughter's charter school. This is one of the recipes my 30 students will make while "visiting" Italy.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a roasting pan, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Bake about 20 minutes, stirring after the first 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove about 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and set aside, then drain the pasta.
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the vegetable mixture. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
- Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste, then sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 16
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your pasta dish a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
- Use a flavorful cheese. Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese are all good choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make spaghetti primavera, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti primavera is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a relatively healthy dish. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spaghetti primavera a try!
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