Healthy Pasta Primavera
Whole grain penne is tossed with a colorful mix of asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, carrot, onion, and garlic, then seasoned with oregano, black pepper, and a touch of red pepper. Parmesan adds a nutty finish, while lemon wedges brighten each serving. This vegetable-packed pasta makes a fresh, satisfying choice for an easy weeknight dinner or light lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Healthy Pasta Primavera, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Drain penne; stir into the vegetable mixture along with Parmesan cheese. Top servings with Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 532.14 kcal High 27%
- Protein 25.56 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 83.42 g 30%
- Total Fat 12.08 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.4 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.74 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 307.19 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 20.46 g Good Source 73%
- Total Sugars 13.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 445.67 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 10.73 mg Good Source 60%
- Potassium 983.32 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 292.54 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 35.94 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Healthy Pasta Primavera is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 532.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Healthy Pasta Primavera made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Diced Onion. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Healthy Pasta Primavera?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Healthy Pasta Primavera easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Healthy Pasta Primavera healthy?
- Healthy Pasta Primavera has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 532.14 calories and 25.56 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 307.19 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.4 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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