pasta primavera recipe

Delicious pasta primavera is filled with spring vegetables and a parmesan cream sauce. For easy clean-up, it&#039;s made in a single skillet!

Pasta Primavera

pasta

butter

garlic (minced)

zucchini (sliced)

asparagus (trimmed)

bell pepper (diced, red, yellow or orange)

tomatoes

petite peas

snow peas

chicken broth

heavy cream

cornstarch

parmesan cheese (shredded)

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions and set aside. 

In a large skillet add butter, and melt over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.

Add zucchini, asparagus, peppers and cook 1 minute more. Add broth, bring to a simmer and let cook 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Stir in heavy cream, peas and tomatoes and simmer an additoinal 2-3 mintues.

Make a slurry by combining cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of broth or water. Whisk the cornstarch into the pan until the sauce thickens.

Stir in parmesan and pasta.  Season with salt &amp; pepper to taste. Serve immediately. 

This pasta primavera recipe is bursting with fresh veggies and a creamy Parmesan sauce! It's a veggie-packed dinner that pleases everyone.

pasta (casarecce is shown)

olive oil

baby bella mushrooms, sliced

leek,

broccolini (or 1 crown broccoli), cut into small pieces

peas,

carrot, julienned

kosher salt, divided

salted butter

garlic cloves, grated

all purpose flour

2% milk

Parmesan cheese,

Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente (taste testing a minute or two before the package instructions indicate). Drain and toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil.

Meanwhile, prep the vegetables as noted above. In a dutch oven or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook mushrooms for 4 minutes, until starting to brown. Add asparagus, leeks, broccolini, carrots and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and cook additional 4 to 5 minutes until asparagus is tender and bright green. Add peas and continue cooking until peas are bright green, about 1 minute.

In a small or medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the grated garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to 90 seconds, until bubbly and golden. Add a splash of milk and whisk it in: the sauce will instantly turn chunky. Constantly whisking, continue to add splashes of milk and whisk them in until the entire quantity is incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Reduce the heat and whisk until the sauce thickens and no longer tastes like raw flour, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and the Parmesan cheese.

Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet with the veggies and stir in the sauce. Taste and add the additional 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese. Leftovers store well refrigerated.

Your recipe looks delicious and I like the vegetables with the broccolini which might be a bit more bitter (I like that). A great dish for summer eating.

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Absolutely loved it.
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Made this tonight, incredible! Simple flavors that come together to make this dish magical. My husband and I are eating less meat and more veggies thanks to your recipes. Thank you so much!

We made this Pasta Primavera last weekend and it’s delicious!!  We cut back the salt by 1/2 teaspoon and added grilled chicken.  It’s important to follow the advice to measure everything and prep veggies ahead!  Give it a try, it’s very good!

Packed with seasonal veggies, this pasta primavera is a simple, fresh spring or summer dinner. I list the tarragon as optional, but I highly recommend using it to take this recipe over the top!

penne pasta

extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

garlic

squash

zucchini

asparagus

cherry tomatoes (halved)

red onion

sea salt

peas (thawed)

pecorino cheese

lemon juice

Red pepper flakes

basil leaves (plus more for garnish)

tarragon (optional)

black pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, squash, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the pasta, peas, cheese, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes and toss to combine. Stir in the basil and tarragon, if using.

Season to taste, garnish with more basil, and serve.

Pasta Primavera or "Spring Pasta" highlights tender spring vegetables-asparagus, peas, leeks and pea shoots, tossed with pappardelle, lemon zest, olive oil and spring herbs.

Pasta Primavera Recipe

pasta- tagliatelle, fettuccine, pappardelle

leek, thinly sliced (or sub 2 shallots

fennel bulb,

asparagus,

snap peas,

garlic,

salt and pepper

lemon

pea shoots, 1 watermelon radish

tarragon, mint,

Italian parsley

Optional : 1/4-1/2 Greek yogurt (or plain kefir)

Cook pasta

Set salted water to boil for pasta &#8211; 2 quarts water with 2 teaspoons salt, and boil pasta until al dente, saving one cup of hot salted pasta water.

Saute Veggies

In an EXTRA-LARGE saute pan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Saute onion and fennel, until softened, add asparagus, snow peas (see notes for substitutions) and garlic, season with salt and pepper and continue to saute until tender-crisp and bright green. Slightly under cooking is better than overcooking here. 🙂

Combine

Add the pasta, lemon zest, cheese, pea shoots and watermelon radish, and a little pasta water to loosen it, tossing to coat the pasta,  heating it up gently, allowing the cheese to incorporate. Toss in 2/3rds of the herbs. Taste and add more salt as needed. Add a generous drizzle of good olive oil or  added creaminess, toss in some plain yogurt- start with 1/2 cup, more as desired.

Taste once more, adjusting salt and pepper. If it is bland, it needs more salt.

Pour it onto a serving platter and scatter with the remaining herbs. Enjoy!

Another great recipe! I didn't add the yogurt, and opted for the good olive oil drizzle. I bought pecorino cheese for this dish, and wow it's delicious. I like how this pasta dish is light, healthy, and showcases spring's beautiful veggies and herbs.

Omg! Excellent and bursting with Spring flavors. I didn’t plan ahead for all the chopping, but it was well worth the effort. I used both 2 Tbsp tarragon and a handful of chopped mint. The mint gave the dish a lovely finish. Thank you for the recipe

Try my light, lemony pasta primavera recipe for a vegetable-forward meal the whole family will love! Don’t forget to serve it with grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil for even more flavor.

penne pasta ((284 grams))

red onion (sliced (94 grams))

red bell pepper

yellow bell pepper

yellow squash

asparagus (chopped (131 grams))

Italian herbs

salt

grape tomatoes (halved (174 grams))

unsalted butter

parmesan cheese (for serving (40 grams))

basil leaves (for serving)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bell peppers and asparagus and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the squash, zucchini, and garlic and cook just until they start to turn tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat.

To the pot with the drained cooked pasta, add the cooked vegetables, tomatoes, reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and butter. Stir gently until the butter melts. Serve immediately with parmesan and basil.

This pasta primavera dish is the best I've ever had! It's fresh, flavorful, and healthy, making it a staple in my home.

Love, love so much this light Pasta Primavera...absolutely delicious and easy to prepare!

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Bursting with fresh flavor in every bite, pasta primavera is loaded with colorful vegetables and bathed in a light, garlicky lemon butter sauce. It’s a delicious way to enjoy seasonal veggies. Made famous by Le Cirque restaurant in New York City, pasta primavera is a vegetable-forward pasta that highlights the wonderful flavors and textures of vegetables. Primavera means “spring” in Italian, so typically, spring veggies are used but you can use any of your favorites and frozen veggies work too!

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Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe

This easy pasta primavera recipe made with Italian sausage, seasonal vegetables, and a creamy sauce is a perfect one pot dinner for busy weeknights.

30 Minute Pasta Primavera Recipe with Italian Sausage

pasta*

Italian sausage

onion

herbs

heavy whipping cream***

Parmesan cheese (grated,

red pepper flakes, (optional)

Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, brown sausage in olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook a few minutes.

Add other vegetables according to the amount of time needed to cook (for example, green beans and carrots need more time than peppers and broccoli), sautéing with the meat for a few minutes each. If using dry herbs, add at this point.

Add the butter and whipping cream, and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.

Drain pasta when done and keep warm.

Add the fresh herbs, if using, and the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens somewhat, about 5 minutes

Mix the sauce with the pasta (in either the pasta pot or vegetable sauce pot, depending which is bigger) and serve in the pot or transfer to a large bowl or platter. Top with more grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

This Pasta Primavera with lemon, chicken and spring vegetables is perfect for any night of the week. That creamy sauce is all kinds of dreamy!

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Primavera

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts

tbsp flour (seasoned

tbsp oil

lemon (sliced)

onion (finely chopped)

garlic (crushed)

300 g (10 ounces) zucchini (/ summer squash

100 g (3.5 ounces) green beans

Italian seasoning / Italian herbs

cream

tbsp Parmesan (grated)

500 g (1lb) pasta

parsley and basil (to serve)

Place the chicken on a cutting board in front of you.

Place your hand on the chicken and carefully cut the chicken in half, horizontally (resulting in two thin fillets).

Season flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder (optional).

Coat the chicken with the flour.

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan.

Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Cook the lemon slices for a minute per side then remove.

In the same pan, add another small knob of butter then add the onion and garlic.

Saute for a few minutes then add the zucchini, asparagus and green beans.

Season with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes then pour in the cream.

Simmer until the sauce has reduced slightly and the vegetables are cooked.

Add the Parmesan and lemon juice and stir in. Add the chicken and lemon slices back to the sauce and allow to heat through. 

Serve the chicken, vegetables and sauce over cooked pasta of your choice then top with fresh herbs and serve.

Absolutely delicious. My teenage daughter loved it too. I will definitely be making this again.

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