For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole grain penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 281 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium338mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 29% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C34mg | 170% |
Calcium175mg | 13% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium714mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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