Pasta Primavera Vegetable Medley
Pasta Primavera Vegetable Medley is a delightful and colorful dish that celebrates the freshness of seasonal vegetables tossed with your favorite pasta. With vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and garlic, this quick recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or a cheerful picnic. Enjoy it as a light meal or elevate it with protein for a heartier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Toss in the drained pasta with the vegetables; add reserved pasta water if needed to combine.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg