Pioneer Woman'S Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pioneer Woman'S Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter; olive oil; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 - 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces; button mushroom, one pack, sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias; 2 zucchini, sliced on the bias; 1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup whipping cream (heavy); 1 cup half-and-half, plus a little more; half-and-half, for thinning sauce; 1 glass white wine; low sodium chicken broth, as needed; 6 -8 fresh basil leaves; grated parmesan cheese; salt; pepper; penne pasta

Servings: persons

butter
olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces
button mushroom, one pack, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
2 zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 cup half-and-half, plus a little more
half-and-half, for thinning sauce
1 glass white wine
low sodium chicken broth, as needed
6 -8 fresh basil leaves
grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
penne pasta

1
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
2
Time to start sauteing the veggies in batches, cooking only 1 or 2 minutes (at most) each.
3
Add broccoli and carrots to onion & garlic. Cook only for a minute, then remove to separate plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to pan and add red pepper strips. Cook for one minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining veggies, being very careful not to overcook; veggies at this point should still be somewhat raw/crunchy.
4
When all veggies have been removed and skillet is empty, pour 1/2 to 1 glass of dry white wine to pan.
5
With whisk, begin to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the nice, flavorful bits from the bottom. Cooking over medium heat, add 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 cup half and half.
6
Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Stir together and cook until thick, adding salt & pepper to taste. Taste sauce as you go; don't oversalt, but don't undersalt either!
7
Chiffonade fresh basil leaves, and stir into sauce. Now add all the veggies, including frozen peas, at once. Stir gently to combine; if sauce seems to thick, add equal parts half & half and chicken broth to thin. Cook over low heat until warm, just a couple of minutes. You don't want soggy veggies! Taste & check seasoning; add more salt & pepper if needed.
8
Dump in al dente penne pasta, stir to combine thoroughly, and pour onto a large platter. Garnish with more basil leaves, throw on some more Parmesan, and gobble it up!

457

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter, olive oil, 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 - 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pioneer Woman'S 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!

Pioneer Woman'S Pasta Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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