Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta; 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise, or broccoli florets (or a combination); 2 carrots, shredded; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise, or broccoli florets (or a combination)
2 carrots, shredded
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs.
3
Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
5
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water.
9
Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables.
10
Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine.
11
Season with salt.
12
Divide the pasta among bowls.
13
Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
14
Per serving: Calories 638; Fat 27 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 33 mg; Sodium 841 mg; Carbohydrate 77 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 24 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta, 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise, or broccoli florets (or a combination), 2 carrots, shredded, 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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