Description
Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and creamy vegetarian dish that celebrates the freshness of seasonal vegetables. This quick-to-make recipe features tender pasta tossed with sautéed carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes in a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings, this delightful meal is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. In just 40 minutes, you can create a colorful dish that will please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy it as a comforting weeknight dinner or impress guests at your next special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced shallots and matchstick carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini and squash to the skillet; sauté until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese, milk, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes until warmed through; add cooked pasta and vegetables back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg