Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb uncooked fusilli (short twisted spaghetti); 2 cups fresh asparagus, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces; ½ cup peas; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; ⅔ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; ⅓ cup whipping cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

12 lb uncooked fusilli (short twisted spaghetti)
2 cups fresh asparagus, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces
½ cup peas
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
⅔ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
⅓ cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
Add asparagus and peas during the last minute of cooking.
3
Drain, place in a large bowl.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
5
Add bell pepper, onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, saute 1 minute.
7
Stir in broth, whipping cream, salt and red pepper, cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
8
Add tomato mixture to pasta mixture, toss to coat.
9
Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

320

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb uncooked fusilli (short twisted spaghetti), 2 cups fresh asparagus, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces, ½ cup peas, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pasta Primavera

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