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Pasta Primavera

Bright and Creamy Pasta Primavera for Your Taste Buds

Pasta Primavera is a vibrant spring dish featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce, making it a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz long-strand pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup asparagus blanched
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas added towards the end
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice for brightness
  • 1 tsp lemon zest for added flavor
Seasonings
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • a handful fresh herbs (parsley & basil) for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pasta Primavera
  1. Prep Ingredients: Wash and peel vegetables. Chop asparagus, slice carrots, dice bell peppers and zucchini. Mince garlic and shallot.
  2. Cook Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 2 cups pasta water before draining.
  3. Blanch Vegetables: Blanch asparagus and carrots in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, drain, and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and shallot, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add bell peppers and zucchini; cook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Make Sauce: Add heavy cream to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water to create a rich sauce.
  6. Combine Everything: Add drained pasta, blanched vegetables, peas, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice; toss to coat.
  7. Final Seasoning: Stir in fresh herbs, then season with salt and pepper; serve garnished with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables and proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for added versatility.

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