Description
Indulge in a vibrant Delicious Pasta Primavera Bowl, bursting with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta. This colorful dish features a medley of bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all sautéed to perfection with garlic and olive oil. Tossed in a light lemon-infused sauce, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to Italy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at brunch, this recipe is both quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet; toss everything together over low heat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg