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Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

This cheerful pasta primavera is full of fresh vegetables and a light sauce that makes it the perfect dish for spring. It's a great way to celebrate the season and get your daily dose of veggies. No stress if you're not a chef; the recipe is simple and the flavors are fantastic. And did you know that 'Primavera' means spring in Italian? That's because the dish is as colorful as a spring garden!

Preparation Time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemakkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 340 grams whole wheat pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  •  Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Nutritional Facts
fat 12g
kcal 450
protein 17g
carbs 68g

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Add the zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus to the skillet. Cook until they are tender and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Mix well to coat the pasta with the vegetables and herbs.
  6. 6 Add the Parmesan cheese and mix well. If the pasta is too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
  7. 7 Serve warm and enjoy the taste of spring in every bite!