No-Cream Pasta Primavera Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (No-Cream Pasta Primavera Recipe). Spring veggies benefit from a quick roasting in olive oil and herbs before being tossed with penne. No cream here, just the fresh flavors of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon. A beautiful dish.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

No-Cream Pasta Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta

1 yellow squash

chopped

1 zucchini

chopped

1 carrot

cut into matchsticks

½ red bell peppers

cut into matchsticks

½ pint grape tomatoes

1 cup fresh green beans

trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

5 spears asparagus

trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup olive oil

divided

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

½ tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 tablespoon butter

¼ large yellow onion

thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic

thinly sliced

2 teaspoons lemon zest

⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ cup grated Romano cheese

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite 10 to 12 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Toss squash zucchini carrot red bell pepper tomatoes green beans and asparagus together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil salt pepper lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender 5 to 7 minutes. Mix cooked pasta lemon zest basil parsley and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese.

Nutritional Information

No-Cream Pasta Primavera Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 406

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.6g 27%

Carbohydrates: 54.4g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 24%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 15.4g 24%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol: 15.4mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 3368.7IU 67%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 37.6mg 63%

Folate: 155.9mcg 39%

Calcium: 171.3mg 17%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 60.3mg 22%

Potassium: 467mg 13%

Sodium: 251.8mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 138.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.