Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera
Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera balances bright citrus with briny capers and a creamy finish, coating tender linguine and crisp spring vegetables. The Parmesan adds a savory depth while asparagus, squash, and peas keep every bite fresh and lively. Perfect for a light weeknight dinner or a spring gathering when you want a vibrant, veggie-forward pasta.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 3
Drain and keep warm in the pot until needed.
- 4
While the linguine cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium-low and add onion; cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
- 6
Add asparagus, squash, frozen peas and carrots, pepper, and salt; cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 8
Stir in flour and garlic until combined.
- 9
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- 10
Increase the heat to high and stir constantly until it comes to a boil.
- 11
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 12
Stir in capers and lemon juice.
- 13
Add the vegetable mixture, sauce, and parsley to the linguine; stir until well combined.
- 14
Garnish individual servings with Parmesan.
- Calories 667.52 kcal High 33%
- Protein 26.62 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 63.5 g 23%
- Total Fat 35.67 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 14.88 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.91 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1241.7 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 8.28 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 7.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 454.88 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 6.07 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 623.43 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 202.1 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 16.99 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Pasta Primavera is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 667.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Capers. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 667.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera healthy?
- Lemon-Caper Pasta Primavera has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 667.52 calories and 26.62 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1241.7 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.88 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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