Penne Primavera
Penne Primavera highlights tender pasta simmered in savory vegetable broth, then tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and peas for a bright, garden-fresh bite. A shower of Parmesan melts in to add a salty, nutty finish. It’s a light, satisfying weeknight dish that balances comfort with plenty of vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When the garlic is tender, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. Add the broccoli and carrot to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, just until heated through.
- 2
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and the heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the pasta is almost slightly firm. Remove and discard the garlic clove.
- 3
Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Stir in the peas. Cover the skillet, and continue cooking for 10 minutes over medium heat, or until the pasta is slightly firm and the vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 264.71 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.11 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 35.64 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.1 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 570.37 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 4.71 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.59 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 221.24 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 270.87 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 137.25 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 11.66 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Penne Primavera is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 264.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne Primavera made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Peas. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne Primavera?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 264.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne Primavera easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Penne Primavera healthy?
- Penne Primavera has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 264.71 calories and 13.11 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 570.37 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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