Healthy Pasta Primavera

Name: Healthy Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Asparagus; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups Cherry Tomato; 0.5 cup Diced Onion; 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano; 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Lemon; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.13 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shredded Carrots; 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms; 1 whole Summer Squash; 2 cups Whole-Grain Penne Pasta

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

Healthy Pasta Primavera celebrates spring vegetables tossed with whole grain penne, bright herbs, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Tender asparagus, mushrooms, squash, and sweet cherry tomatoes mingle with garlic and a hint of heat, finished with lemon at the table. It’s a lively weeknight pasta that feels fresh and satisfying.

Prep20 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash, and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, and cook until the tomatoes start to soften, about 1 minute.
3

Drain the penne; stir it into the vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top each serving with the remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.