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How to Make Easy One Pot Pasta Primavera

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Pasta Primavera

Cultural Context

Pasta Primavera originated in the United States, inspired by Italian cuisine, particularly during the spring when fresh vegetables are abundant. It reflects a celebration of seasonal produce, emphasizing the vibrant colors and flavors of vegetables. Today, it has become a staple in many Italian-American restaurants and is enjoyed worldwide, often adapted to include various ingredients based on local availability.

ItalianMEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
½ box Barilla Spaghetti noodles
2 ¼ cups hot water
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 ½ cup mushrooms quartered
½ cup julienned carrots
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup frozen corn
1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
¾ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
¼ cup heavy cream
more shaved parmesan for garnish
chopped fresh parsley and basil for garnish

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while dried herbs are more affordable.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sundried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Sundried tomatoes provide intense flavor, while canned are cost-effective.

1

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the spaghetti noodles and hot water, along with the salt, pepper and garlic.

2

Cover and let boil until the pasta is about half cooked and some liquid remains.

3

Remove the lid and add the zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots and toss well, covering the skillet again for several minutes until the vegetables soften.

4

Add the frozen peas and corn, cherry tomatoes, parmesan and heavy cream and toss well, cooking for 1-2 more minutes until a creamy sauce forms and all the vegetables are soft.

5

Serve immediately with more shaved parmesan and fresh parsley and basil.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Spring PastaVegetable Pasta

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