Best Lemon Parmesan Pasta With Vegetables 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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This fresh, delicious Pasta Primavera dish is loaded with roasted vegetables like summer squash, broccoli, juicy ripe tomatoes, lemon, basil and Parmesan cheese flavors.

Provided by lyuba

Categories Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 bell pepper
1 bunch of broccoli
4 oz snow peas
6-8 oz cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried parsley
salt
black pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 shallots
3-4 garlic cloves
3/4 cup cooking water from cooking pasta
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 lemon- zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
5-6 fresh basil leaves (minced)
1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
salt

Steps:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to the instructions on the box and make sure to save some of the cooking water for the sauce. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425° and place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Chop vegetables and place all vegetables except onion, garlic, and tomatoes into a mixing bowl. (You will use onion and garlic in the sauce and stir tomatoes into the pasta at the end.)
Toss vegetables with olive oil, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly seasoned.
Spread vegetables in one even layer on a parchment paper covered baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on how soft you want them.
Preheat a large pot of a large Dutch oven, and melt butter in it. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
Add pressed garlic, stir in with onions, and sauté until fragrant and starts to brown as well.
Mix cooking water from pasta, chicken stock, and lemon juice in and pour it into the pot. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and some salt and pepper and let it cook for a few seconds, until cheese starts to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, chopped tomatoes, minced basil, and lemon zest. Let it cook for just a couple more minutes as you mix everything together and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 kcal, Carbohydrate 109 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 537 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving