Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 yellow squash, sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets & stems chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder, to taste; crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 lb whole wheat pasta; 15 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, plus; more parmesan cheese or romano cheese, for serving; fresh basil, shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 yellow squash, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 head broccoli, cut into florets & stems chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb whole wheat pasta
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, plus
more parmesan cheese or romano cheese, for serving
fresh basil, shredded (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, toss all the vegetables (minus the cherry tomatoes) with the olive oil, salt, pepper, italian spices, garlic powder and crushed red pepper, if using.
3
Arrange the vegetables on 2 large baking sheets, making sure they are in an even layer.
4
Bake until carrots are tender, and remaining vegetables begin to brown slightly, and carmelize.
5
It is a good idea to lightly toss the vegetables after about 10 minutes of cooking.
6
Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water.
7
Drain pasta and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
8
Toss the pasta and vegetables in a large bowl.
9
Add the cherry tomatoes and any of the reserved cooking liquid is pasta seems dry.
10
Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Sprinkle with grated cheese of your choice and fresh basil leaves.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 yellow squash, sliced, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat 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!

Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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