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Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

The ultimate comfort food, Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and easy weeknight dinner filled with fresh vegetables and delicious flavor. Perfect for a crowd or a cozy night in, this dish brings a taste of spring to your table. Make it tonight for a delightful meal!
Prep Time 19 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz dry Barilla Penne Pasta
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into quarter portions
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into quarter portions
  • 3 - 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (heaping) grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan, divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Chef's Knife
  • Skillet
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Cook penne pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a 12-inch (and deep) skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add red onion and carrot and sauté 2 minutes.
  5. Add broccoli and bell pepper then sauté 2 minutes.
  6. Add squash and zucchini then sauté 2 - 3 minutes or until veggies have nearly softened.
  7. Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning and sauté 2 minutes longer.
  8. Pour veggies into now empty pasta pot or a serving bowl, add drained pasta, drizzle in lemon juice, season with a little more salt as needed and toss while adding in pasta water to loosen as desired.
  9. Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan and parsley then serve with remaining parmesan on top.

Notes

  • If you want it cheesier: Use 1 cup parmesan.