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