Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables

Health score
49%
Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables
50 min.
4
448kcal

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Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables! This vibrant dish brings together the earthy sweetness of assorted root vegetables, the zest of fresh lemon, and a well-balanced creamy sauce, all wrapped around perfectly cooked penne. It's a celebration of simplicity and freshness that will not only entice your taste buds but also nourish your body.

Imagine biting into tender parsnips, carrots, and golden beets, harmonizing beautifully with the aromatic notes of sautéed garlic and nutmeg. The addition of chopped celery leaves provides a refreshing finish, elevating the dish to new heights. Perfect for a cozy lunch or as a side to complement your dinner, this recipe is versatile and packed with nutrients.

What makes this Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables extraordinary is how quickly it comes together—ready in just 50 minutes! With just a handful of ingredients, including a generous amount of Parmesan cheese, this dish mirrors the lavishness of Italian cuisine while keeping preparation straightforward and approachable.

Whether you're looking to impress your family at the dinner table or seeking a wholesome meal after a busy day, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Let's get cooking and savor the deliciousness together!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks divided chopped
  • large garlic clove peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg (scant)
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ounces penne pasta whole
  • cups roasted root vegetable vinaigrette assorted peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in large nonstickskillet over medium heat.
  2. Add assortedroot vegetables; sprinkle with salt andpepper. Sauté 9 minutes. Using garlicpress, squeeze in garlic.
  3. Add sliced celerystalks. Sauté vegetables 1 minute longer.
  4. Add 1 cup water. Cover and simmer untilvegetables are tender, stirring occasionally,12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot ofboiling salted water until just tender butstill firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  6. Drain,reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  7. Add pasta to vegetables in skillet.
  8. Add 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, finelygrated Parmesan cheese, finely gratedlemon peel, ground nutmeg, and 4tablespoons chopped celery leaves. Tossuntil heated through and sauce coats pasta,adding more cooking liquid if pasta is dry,about 2 minutes. Season pasta to taste withsalt and pepper.
  9. Transfer pasta to bowls;sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoonschopped celery leaves.
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories448kcal
Protein13.31%
Fat20.21%
Carbs66.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.5
Glycemic Load
28.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.84913046982%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:448.09kcal
22.4%
Fat:10.16g
15.63%
Saturated Fat:3.66g
22.9%
Carbohydrates:75.19g
25.06%
Net Carbohydrates:65.14g
23.69%
Sugar:9.58g
10.65%
Cholesterol:16.31mg
5.44%
Sodium:350.1mg
15.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.06g
30.11%
Manganese:1.5mg
74.88%
Selenium:45.61µg
65.16%
Fiber:10.05g
40.2%
Vitamin K:40.5µg
38.57%
Vitamin C:28.8mg
34.9%
Phosphorus:347.11mg
34.71%
Folate:123.58µg
30.89%
Calcium:241.29mg
24.13%
Potassium:796.06mg
22.74%
Magnesium:85.65mg
21.41%
Vitamin E:3.15mg
20.97%
Copper:0.38mg
18.87%
Zinc:2.61mg
17.43%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.97%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.28%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.86%
Vitamin B3:2.16mg
10.8%
Iron:1.86mg
10.31%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.22%
Vitamin A:171.43IU
3.43%
Source:Epicurious