Description
This vibrant Vegetarian Pasta Primavera brings the healing power of seasonal vegetables directly to your dinner table. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, this dish balances complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and essential fiber, making it a wholesome and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz Whole Grain or Chickpea Pasta
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
2 large Yellow and Red Bell Peppers
1 medium Zucchini (sliced)
2 medium Carrots (julienned)
4 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Fresh Basil and Parsley
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring it to a boil and cook your chosen pasta according to the package directions. Aim for al dente texture to maintain a lower glycemic index. Drain the pasta, but reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic
- Cook the Hearty Veggies: Add the broccoli and carrots to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes
- Add the Soft Veggies: Toss in the bell peppers and zucchini, continuing to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes
- Integrate the Tomatoes: Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they begin to burst
- Combine and Season: Transfer the cooked pasta into the skillet with the vegetables, pour in reserved pasta water and fresh lemon juice, then toss together
- The Final Flourish: Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil and parsley, and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper
Notes
For best results, add fresh herbs at the very end to preserve their delicate oils.
Use reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg