Classic Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Classic Pasta Primavera
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
532
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in large pot for pasta.
  2. Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan for veggies with salt.
  3. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  4. Add green beans to water and cook for 1.5 minutes.
  5. Add asparagus and cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add zucchini and cook 30 seconds.
  7. Add peas and cook 30 seconds.
  8. Drain veggies and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Let them sit until chilled, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  9. Melt 3 tbs butter in the now empty saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Add mushrooms and cook until soft and lightly brown, 8-10 minutes.
  11. Stir in tomatoes and pepper flakes, cook until tomatoes begin to loose their shape, about 7 minutes.
  12. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
  13. Add pasta and 1 tbs kosher salt to pot and cook, stirring often, until al dente.
  14. While pasta is cooking, melt remaining 3 tbs butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  15. Add blanched veggies and cook until heated through and infused with garlic, about 2 minutes.
  16. Season to taste.
  17. Bring tomatoe sauce back to a simmer over medium heat.
  18. Drain pasta and return it to the pot.
  19. Add tomato sauce, veggies, basil and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
  20. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  21. Serve immediately passing Parmesan separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 531.76 Kcal (2226 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.24g 28%
Cholesterol 115.28mg 38%
Sodium 53.78mg 2%
Potassium 534.64mg 11%
Total Carbs 76.75g 26%
Sugars 8.14g 33%
Dietary Fiber 8.45g 34%
Protein 17.66g 35%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 35.2mg 195%
Calcium 69.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.18 Kcal (641 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.26g 28%
Cholesterol 33.21mg 38%
Sodium 15.49mg 2%
Potassium 154.01mg 11%
Total Carbs 22.11g 26%
Sugars 2.35g 33%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 34%
Protein 5.09g 35%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 30%
Iron 10.1mg 195%
Calcium 20.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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