Judy's Quick Low-Fat Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Judy's Quick Low-Fat Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta, fettuccine or spaghetti; 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon basil dried, crumbled; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 each mushrooms, canned can, pieces; 1 each olives can, pitted, optional; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; ⅓ cup margarine diet; 1 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed; 1 cup carrots peeled, sliced; 1 each artichoke hearts can; 1 cup zucchini sliced thick

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta, fettuccine or spaghetti
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil dried, crumbled
1 cup broccoli florets
1 each mushrooms, canned can, pieces
1 each olives can, pitted, optional
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
⅓ cup margarine diet
1 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
1 cup carrots peeled, sliced
1 each artichoke hearts can
1 cup zucchini sliced thick

1
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2
Rinse and drain all canned vegetables; set aside.
3
Steam all fresh veggies, except zucchini, for 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Add zucchini to steamer during last 5 minutes.
5
Drain pasta well and transfer temporaily to serving platter.
6
Melt diet margarine in pan which pasta was cooked in.
7
Blend in garlic powder, oregano, basil and crushed red pepper.
8
Return pasta and all vegetables (well drained) to pan.
9
Toss to coat pasta and vegetables with margarine/herb mixture.
10
Heat through while tossing frequently.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Pass grated parmesan cheese for topping.
13
Any leftovers can be re-warmed in microwave.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pasta, fettuccine or spaghetti, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon basil dried, crumbled, 1 cup broccoli florets, and more.

Yes, Judy's Quick Low-Fat Pasta Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Judy's Quick Low-Fat Pasta Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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