LIGHT AND EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Light and Easy Pasta Primavera image

Provided by annh53182

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces gemelli pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled sliced thin
1 medium zucchini, sliced into small chunks
1 medium yellow squash, sliced into small chunks
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
10 -12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. DO NOT DRAIN WATER. With a slotted spoon, remove pasta and transfer to bowl and set aside. Add broccoli florets to pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is just tender. Drain and set broccoli aside.
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook until onions are translucent.
Add boiled broccoli and sauté for 1 minute. Then add carrots, zucchini, squash, red bell pepper, salt and pepper - sauté until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Add cherry tomatoes and peas and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Pour in white wine, add lemon zest and lemon juice. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add pasta to the veggies and combine thoroughly. Pour into a large serving bowl.
Add Parmesan cheese and parsley to the veggies and pasta, stirring gently. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.