Description
This Delicious Pasta Primavera offers a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, making it a quick and healthy weeknight dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 1 cup Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Squash & Zucchini
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped red onion and sliced carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Toss in broccoli florets and chopped bell pepper, sautéing for another 2 minutes.
- Add diced squash and zucchini. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Combine the sautéed vegetable mixture with the drained pasta in a large bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and season with salt to taste.
- Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Consider using avocado oil for a lighter option.
- Yellow onion or shallots can be used instead of red onion.
- Substitute parsnips for carrots if desired.
- Green beans or snap peas can be alternatives for broccoli.
- Any color bell pepper can be used.
- Asparagus or eggplant can replace squash and zucchini.
- Always opt for fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Cherry or sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted.
- Dried oregano or basil can be substitutes for Italian seasoning.
- Lime juice or vinegar can enhance flavor instead of lemon juice.
- Use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Basil or cilantro can be used instead of parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg