Description
Pasta Primavera is a delightful and colorful dish that celebrates fresh vegetables and creamy herb-infused sauce, making it perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together the goodness of seasonal produce with al dente pasta, ensuring a meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this vibrant dish will impress your family and friends alike. With its rich flavors and healthy ingredients, Pasta Primavera transforms everyday veggies into a culinary masterpiece that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoons EACH: dried parsley, basil, oregano, mustard powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup carrots (julienned)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ zucchini (cut into chunks)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ lb. ziti
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, combine chicken broth, half and half, bouillon cube, soy sauce, hot sauce, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté broccoli, onions, carrots, and bell pepper for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, peas, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour for about 2 minutes; gradually add the sauce mixture from step one while stirring until boiling.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet along with parmesan cheese and lemon juice; toss everything with the reserved vegetables until heated through.
- Serve immediately with freshly cracked pepper and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg