Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables

Health score
50%
Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables
50 min.
4
449kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and wholesome dish that celebrates the delightful flavors of root vegetables? Look no further than our Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables! This beautiful pasta dish comes together in just 50 minutes, making it the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner table. Packed with an array of nutrient-rich root veggies such as parsnips, carrots, and golden beets, this recipe harmoniously balances health with an explosion of flavors.

The combination of tender penne and sautéed vegetables, kissed with zesty lemon and a hint of nutmeg, will elevate your dining experience to new heights. Not only is it satisfying for the palate, but it's also visually appealing, thanks to the colorful array of vegetables. Enhanced with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh celery leaves, this dish is not just a meal but a celebration of seasonal ingredients.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish or as a main course, this Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables is sure to please family and friends alike. With each bite, you'll savor the perfect blend of earthy and citrus notes that come together like a warm hug on a plate. Don’t miss out on this fantastic, healthful recipe that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks divided chopped
  • large garlic cloves peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg (scant)
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ounces grain penne whole
  • cups x) 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

Calories449kcal
Protein13.3%
Fat20.17%
Carbs66.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.5
Glycemic Load
28.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
23.019999706227%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:448.79kcal
22.44%
Fat:10.17g
15.64%
Saturated Fat:3.66g
22.9%
Carbohydrates:75.43g
25.14%
Net Carbohydrates:65.22g
23.72%
Sugar:9.65g
10.72%
Cholesterol:16.31mg
5.44%
Sodium:350.19mg
15.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.08g
30.16%
Manganese:1.5mg
74.88%
Selenium:45.62µg
65.17%
Fiber:10.21g
40.84%
Vitamin K:40.5µg
38.57%
Vitamin C:30.73mg
37.25%
Phosphorus:347.3mg
34.73%
Folate:123.77µg
30.94%
Calcium:243.3mg
24.33%
Potassium:798.46mg
22.81%
Magnesium:85.87mg
21.47%
Vitamin E:3.15mg
21%
Copper:0.38mg
18.94%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.46%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.03%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.41%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.21%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.93%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.83%
Iron:1.87mg
10.37%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.22%
Vitamin A:172.18IU
3.44%
Source:Epicurious