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No-Cream Pasta Primavera

No-Cream Pasta Primavera

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta

  • Vegetables

    • 1 yellow squash, chopped
    • 1 zucchini, chopped
    • 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
    • ½ red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
    • 🍅 ½ pint grape tomatoes
    • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 5 spears asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

  • Oils & Seasonings

    • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • Others

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 🧅 ¼ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
    • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
    • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Romano cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.

3

Toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet.

4

Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

5

Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

6

Mix cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.

7

Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

406

Calories

  • 14
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar before serving.Use whole-grain penne for a healthier, fiber-rich alternative.Substitute Romano cheese with Parmesan if preferred.