Description
A vibrant and colorful pasta dish celebrating fresh seasonal vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta (gluten-free or chickpea pasta alternative)
- 1 medium Red Onion (or yellow onions/shallots)
- 1 medium Carrot (or parsnip)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets (or asparagus/green beans)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (or green/yellow/orange peppers)
- 1 medium Yellow Squash (or zucchini or eggplant)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (or cherry/sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning (or fresh herbs)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (or lime juice)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- Salt (to taste)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add remaining veggies: Stir in the carrots, broccoli, bell pepper, and yellow squash. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
- Combine pasta and veggies: Add the drained pasta into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss in the grape tomatoes, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy your Pasta Primavera warm!
Notes
Experiment with any combination of seasonal vegetables for a different flavor. Use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg