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Bowl of easy pasta primavera recipes easy with penne, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, peas, and grated cheese.

Easy Pasta Primavera

A simple and fresh pasta dish loaded with seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and peas to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetables. Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh basil or lemon zest before serving.

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