Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (or other pasta); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered; ½ cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup zucchini, diced; ½ cup mushroom, sliced; ½ cup artichoke heart, chopped; 1 cup asparagus, chopped in 1 inch pieces; 4 -5 kalamata olives, chopped (I also added a 1/2 tsp of the olive oil from the jar); 1 ½ teaspoons basil (or more... I like more); ½ teaspoon salt; 6 ounces lite silken firm tofu; ⅓ cup evaporated skim milk; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons white wine; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (or other pasta)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced
½ cup mushroom, sliced
½ cup artichoke heart, chopped
1 cup asparagus, chopped in 1 inch pieces
4 -5 kalamata olives, chopped (I also added a 1/2 tsp of the olive oil from the jar)
1 ½ teaspoons basil (or more... I like more)
½ teaspoon salt
6 ounces lite silken firm tofu
⅓ cup evaporated skim milk
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine
parmesan cheese

1
Boil noodles according to package directions in salty water.
2
Saute garlic, tomatoes and bell pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat until tomatoes begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile combine tofu, milk, lemon juice and wine in food processor until smooth.
4
Lower heat to medium and add zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, artichokes, olives, basil and salt and continue to saute another 3 minutes.
5
Add tofu sauce to vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
6
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
7
Toss pasta with vegetables and add enough pasta water to coat the pasta (you may not need the whole 1/2 cup.
8
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9
Sprinkle with parsley and top each serving with parmesan cheese, if desired.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (or other pasta), 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered, 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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