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Pasta Primavera

URL: https://www.loveandlemons.com/pasta-primavera/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 10 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

The vegetables

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed

The sauce

  • ¾ cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh tarragon, optional
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté garlic, squash, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, onion, salt, and pepper until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the pasta, peas, cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and toss to combine.
  4. Stir in fresh basil and tarragon, if using, and season to taste.
  5. Garnish with more basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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