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PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA

by Rebecca February 8, 2021

PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 30 mins | SERVINGS: 4

A pasta meal that is packed with crunchy veggies and tender pasta in a simple sauce. This delicious Penne Pasta will quickly become the star of your next dinner get-together with family and friends!

INGREDIENTS

2 c. uncooked Penne Pasta

Butter

Olive oil

1 medium onion diced

1 large carrot thinly sliced on the bias

1 ½ c. broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips

1 c. asparagus or zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces

3 cloves of garlic minced

3/4 c. chicken broth

Juice from 1 lemon about ¼ c.

Salt and pepper

Parmesan cheese optional

Fresh minced parsley optional

HOW TO MAKE PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA

Step 1: Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted boiling water a minute less than on the package instructions. When done, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3: Once hot, saute the onion for a minute or two until translucent. Add in the vegetables in the following order; carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, asparagus or zucchini, and minced garlic. Stir for about 1 to 2 minutes every after each addition. If the skillet begins to look a bit dry, add in another tbsp of butter. Season with salt and pepper. When done, transfer the veggies to a plate and set aside.

Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter, 3/4 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ of a cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce has reduced a little.

Step 5: Add in the pasta and stir. Continue to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes more until the sauce has reduced by half.

Step 6: Add the vegetables back to the pan, stir, and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7: Before serving, top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3945IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA

Rebecca PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 30 mins | SERVINGS: 4 A pasta meal that is packed with crunchy veggies and tender pasta in… General Recipes PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA European Print This
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins 20 mins
Nutrition facts: 185 calories 1 fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 2 c. uncooked Penne Pasta
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 large carrot thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1 ½ c. broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 c. asparagus or zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3/4 c. chicken broth
  • Juice from 1 lemon about ¼ c.
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese optional
  • Fresh minced parsley optional

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted boiling water a minute less than on the package instructions. When done, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3: Once hot, saute the onion for a minute or two until translucent. Add in the vegetables in the following order; carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, asparagus or zucchini, and minced garlic. Stir for about 1 to 2 minutes every after each addition. If the skillet begins to look a bit dry, add in another tbsp of butter. Season with salt and pepper. When done, transfer the veggies to a plate and set aside.

Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter, 3/4 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ of a cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce has reduced a little.

Step 5: Add in the pasta and stir. Continue to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes more until the sauce has reduced by half.

Step 6: Add the vegetables back to the pan, stir, and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7: Before serving, top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately.

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Rebecca

I started cooking as a child with my parents and grandparents. I love cooking for my family and like trying new recipes.

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