Healthy Pasta Primavera

Name: Healthy Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups whole grain penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup shredded carrot; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Lemon wedges

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For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.

Recipe by Jill Andersen

Updated on June 21, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups whole grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281	Calories
8g	Fat
42g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 338mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 34mg	170%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 714mg	15%

* 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.