Description
Creamy Pasta Primavera is a vibrant dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a luscious, velvety sauce and an array of colorful, fresh vegetables. This recipe is easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. The delightful balance of flavors and textures will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy this comforting meal that celebrates the freshness of seasonal produce while being customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the fettuccine until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add the vegetables and cook until tender yet crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese to the skillet; stir until well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Plate the pasta primavera and garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg