Description
Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings together an array of colorful vegetables and pasta, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb ziti
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1¼ cups half and half
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining chicken broth, half and half, bouillon cube, soy sauce, hot sauce, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the ziti until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté broccoli, carrots, onions, and bell peppers for 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini, peas, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with minced garlic; stir in flour until blended.
- Gradually add the prepared sauce mixture while stirring continuously; simmer on low heat.
- Drain the cooked pasta and combine it with the sauce and vegetables in the skillet.
- Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg