Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing
Whole grain spaghetti is tossed with cremini mushrooms, yellow squash, red onion, and parsley in a tangy balsamic sauce enriched with olive oil, garlic, and Dijon mustard. The dish balances earthy vegetables with bright acidity and peppery warmth, making it a fresh, satisfying choice for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, squash, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the balsamic sauce mixture. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more, adding 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.
- Calories 403.19 kcal High 20%
- Protein 10.1 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 51.9 g 19%
- Total Fat 20.84 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.68 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 19.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 10.59 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 7.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.66 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 5.41 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 467.39 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 55.23 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 403.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing healthy?
- Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 403.19 calories and 10.1 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.68 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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