Best Big Bowl Pasta Primavera Recipes

EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE

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Simple pasta primavera with roasted vegetables and dressed in a light sauce using the pasta cooking water, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest and a little Parmesan cheese. I use a medley of vegetables, and you can feel free to change them up depending on what is in season! This is a great way to keep your primavera exciting and delicious. If you want to add some extra protein, throw in some quick lemon chicken or grilled shrimp skewers.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 zucchini, (halved length-wise and sliced (half moons))
2 yellow squash, (halved length-wise and sliced (half moons))
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and cut into short sticks)
1 red bell pepper, (cored and sliced into thin sticks)
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, (cored and sliced into thin sticks)
1 red onion, (halved and sliced (half moons))
3 large garlic cloves, (minced)
1 tbsp dried oregano, (more for later)
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme, (more for later)
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces short pasta of your choice
8 oz grape tomatoes, (halved)
Zest of 1 large lemon
½ cup Parmesan cheese, (more to your liking)

Steps:

Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle a good amount of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat.
Transfer the vegetables to a large sheet pan (or two if needed). Spread them out well. Roast in heated oven for about 20 minutes (stirring half-way through).
While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package (about 10 to 12 minutes). Reserve some of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta.
Transfer pasta to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, and if you like, a little oregano and fresh thyme. Add the vegetables in. Add the tomatoes and lemon zest. Add a bit of the pasta cooking water, a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 5.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA PRIMAVERA

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A hearty, veggie packed pasta dish that's perfect for serving year round! It has so much fresh flavor, it's a great way to use up those vegetables in the fridge, plus it's a bright and colorful dish so it helps get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

10 oz. dry Barilla Penne Pasta
Salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, (sliced)
1 large carrot, (peeled and sliced into matchsticks)
2 cups broccoli florets, (cut into matchsticks)
1 medium red bell pepper, (sliced into matchsticks)
1 medium yellow squash, (sliced into quarter portions)
1 medium zucchini, (sliced into quarter portions)
3 - 4 cloves garlic cloves, (minced)
1 cup (heaping) grape tomatoes, (halved through the length)
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pasta water
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded parmesan,* (divided)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile heat olive oil in a 12-inch (and deep) skillet over medium-high heat.
Add red onion and carrot and saute 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and bell pepper then saute 2 minutes.
Add squash and zucchini then saute 2 - 3 minutes or until veggies have nearly softened.
Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning and saute 2 minutes longer.
Pour veggies into now empty pasta pot or a serving bowl, add drained pasta, drizzle in lemon juice, season with a little more salt as needed and toss while adding in pasta water to loosen as desired.
Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan and parsley then serve with remaining parmesan on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 198 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BIG BOWL PASTA PRIMAVERA

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I have tried a lot of pasta primavera recipes and always come back to this one! This comes together fast if you have the vegetables prepared ahead of time.

Provided by Calee

Categories Spaghetti

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cups evaporated milk
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup pea pods (fresh or frozen partially thawed and cut in half)
1 cup zucchini, slivers with peel
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Combine evaporated milk, parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper in bowl, set aside.
Cook spaghetti in boiling water and oil and 2 tsp salt in a large uncovered pot for 11-13 minutes, or until tender,drain. Transfer to big bowl, cover with foil to keep warm.
Heat wok or frying pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp oil, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic, stir fry until soft. Transfer to big bowl.
Add 1 tbsp oil to hot wok, add cauliflower and broccoli, stir fry 4 minutes, add pea pods and zucchini, stir fry 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and evaporated milk mixture,stir until heated through. Transfer to big bowl toss to mix every thing well.
My family loves this with a few handfuls of cooked prawns on the top. I don't like crunchy carrots in this dish, par boil them for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.4, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 2154.3, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 22.5