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Creamy Pasta Primavera

Creamy Pasta Primavera: A Quick, Vibrant Dinner Delight

This Creamy Pasta Primavera is a quick and delightful vegetarian dish bursting with vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz pappardelle or any dried pasta
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream At room temperature
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine Or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash Chopped into quarters
  • 1 cup asparagus Trimmed and chopped into 2-3” pieces
  • 1 medium bell pepper Any color, seeded and chopped into 2-3” pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Essential for garnishing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, chop your vegetables: dice onion, mince garlic, and chop zucchini, bell pepper, and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Keep frozen peas on hand.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in zucchini, asparagus, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in white wine and chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Reduce heat to low and whisk in heavy cream. Add cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep vegetables in advance and use room temperature cream to avoid clumping. Enjoy this dish fresh for the best flavors.

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