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Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera

Light and healthy pasta with fresh carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small carrot shredded
  • ½ small zucchini diced (optional substitution: 2 asparagus spears)
  • 3 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅔ cup dried penne pasta or pasta of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C).
  • Toss the vegetables with oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast them on a baking sheet until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the vegetables
  • Blend in the butter and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped basil.

Notes

This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9440IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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