Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli (flowers only); 1 bunch asparagus, tips only; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1 summer squash, cubed; 1 c. cut green beans; 1/2 c. peas; 1/2 c. carrots; 1 lb. vermicelli, cooked al dente; 1 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 bunch chopped scallions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried; 1/2 tsp. dried red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 c. butter; 6 Tbsp. chicken broth; 1 c. heavy cream; 2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; toasted pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 bunch broccoli (flowers only)
1 bunch asparagus, tips only
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 summer squash, cubed
1 c. cut green beans
1/2 c. peas
1/2 c. carrots
1 lb. vermicelli, cooked al dente
1 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 bunch chopped scallions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 c. butter
6 Tbsp. chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
toasted pine nuts (optional)

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch broccoli (flowers only), 1 bunch asparagus, tips only, 1 small zucchini, sliced, 1 summer squash, cubed, 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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