Pasta Primavera
This Pasta Primavera is a year round favorite! Customize it with what veggies are seasonally available!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy-ish Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 656kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 3 inches long)
- 2 cups yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 3 inches long)
- 2 cups carrots, cut into thin strips (about 3 inches long)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 16 oz. pasta noodles, I used chifferi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Add the broccoli, red and yellow peppers and carrots to a large bowl. Pour boiling water over veggies making sure they are totally covered. Let stand for 4 minutes. Drain and then rinse under cold water. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat saute tomatoes and onion for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to burst. Add garlic and continue to cook for one minute. Add the blanched veggies and cook for an additional 4 minutes. While veggies are cooking, cook pasta according to package directions.
Add pasta to veggies. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and butter and gently toss until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Pour mixture into a large bowl, Season with salt and pepper and top with chopped basil. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10649IU | Vitamin C: 222mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 2mg