Pasta Primavera
Ingredients
The pasta
-
6
ounces
whole wheat cavatappi pasta
The vegetables
-
2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
-
2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
-
1
small
shallot, chopped
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2
medium
carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
-
1
red
bell pepper, cored and cut into matchsticks
-
1
yellow
bell pepper, cored and cut into matchsticks
-
1
pound
asparagus, ends snapped and cut diagonally
-
1
cup
frozen peas
The seasonings and sauces
-
2
teaspoons
Italian seasoning
-
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
-
3
cloves
garlic, finely chopped
-
1
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-
½
cup
whole milk Greek yogurt
-
Chopped
fresh parsley, tarragon, or basil for serving
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the shallot in olive oil and butter for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrots and bell peppers, sautéing for 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the asparagus, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooking until crisp-tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine the drained pasta and peas with the sautéed vegetables.
- Mix in Parmesan and Greek yogurt, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with herbs and additional Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
310
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
25mg
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