Pasta Primavera

Health score
13%
Pasta Primavera
45 min.
8
295kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that celebrates the flavors of fresh vegetables and pasta? Look no further than Pasta Primavera! This delightful recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also showcases a colorful array of seasonal veggies, making it an ideal choice for anyone wanting to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor.

Each forkful is a medley of freshly sliced asparagus, tender zucchini, and sweet green peas, all perfectly combined with al dente spaghettini and enhanced by the richness of olive oil, herbs, and a splash of dry white wine. The subtle hint of aromatic basil and oregano elevates the dish, while a sprinkling of Asiago or Parmesan cheese adds a luxurious finish that is sure to impress.

This Pasta Primavera is versatile enough to serve as a hearty lunch, a satisfying main course for dinner, or a delightful addition to your next gathering. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this recipe is perfect for families and friends alike. In just 45 minutes, you can bring the taste of spring into your kitchen, making it a wonderful meal choice that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So grab your apron and let’s dive into this culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups asparagus diagonally sliced (3-inch) ( 1 pound)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • tablespoons basil fresh minced
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • 1.5 cups peas green shelled ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil divided
  • tablespoons oregano fresh minced
  • ounces parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced chopped
  • 12 ounces spaghettini uncooked
  • cups zucchini diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven, and add the pasta. Cook pasta for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the asparagus, and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Add the peas, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Drain well, and set aside.
  5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add zucchini; saut 5 minutes.
  7. Add onions; saut 1 minute.
  8. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta mixture, basil, and oregano; cook 1 minute.
  9. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon oil, salt, pepper, and prosciutto. Spoon 1 1/4 cups primavera into each of 8 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein18.5%
Fat25.84%
Carbs55.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.29
Glycemic Load
14.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.656087204166%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
2.39mg
Kaempferol
0.67mg
Quercetin
6.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.05kcal
14.75%
Fat:8.33g
12.81%
Saturated Fat:3.13g
19.57%
Carbohydrates:40.36g
13.45%
Net Carbohydrates:35.55g
12.93%
Sugar:4.66g
5.18%
Cholesterol:11.91mg
3.97%
Sodium:487.73mg
21.21%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.63%
100%
Protein:13.42g
26.84%
Vitamin K:49.7µg
47.33%
Selenium:32.94µg
47.06%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.33%
Vitamin C:20.06mg
24.32%
Phosphorus:236.74mg
23.67%
Fiber:4.82g
19.27%
Calcium:184.73mg
18.47%
Folate:62.98µg
15.75%
Vitamin A:782.5IU
15.65%
Iron:2.73mg
15.18%
Copper:0.29mg
14.72%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.43%
Magnesium:54.82mg
13.7%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.51%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.36%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.1%
Potassium:401.44mg
11.47%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.46%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.77%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.34%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.66%
Source:My Recipes