Creamy Pasta Primavera
This Creamy Pasta Primavera is a simple, comforting pasta dish made with fresh vegetables and tossed in a rich, silky Parmesan cream sauce. You can serve this as a party main dish and for family dinners.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow squash sliced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli, bell pepper, squash, and zucchini. Cook until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 450kcal