Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing

Name: Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 1 whole Minced Garlic; 1.5 cups Mushrooms; 0.25 whole Red Onion; 8 oz Spaghetti; 1 whole Squash

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing features tender whole-grain spaghetti tossed with sauteed mushrooms, yellow squash, and red onion in a tangy balsamic-garlic-Dijon vinaigrette. The vegetables stay crisp-tender while the dressing adds brightness and depth. It’s a fresh, weeknight-friendly dinner that works well for spring or summer meals and pairs nicely with a simple green salad.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 7 to 9 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, mix the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, the garlic, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, squash, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes; stir in the balsamic sauce mixture. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more, adding the parsley during the last minute of cooking. Drain the cooked pasta, add it to the pan, and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve hot.