Creamy Pasta Primavera with Parmesan
A vibrant and creamy pasta dish, featuring seasonal vegetables tossed with pasta and a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (fusilli or penne, about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 each Bell pepper (red and yellow), diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Toss in diced bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender, then add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with vegetables, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the cream.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to coat it with the creamy sauce and vegetables.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
For a heartier dish, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. To adjust the richness, add reserved pasta water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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