Description
Zesty Lemon Herb Pasta Primavera is a fresh and vibrant dish bursting with colorful veggies and bright flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- Farfalle or penne pasta
- Fresh bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes
- Garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic and zest the lemon.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add vegetables and cook until slightly softened (4-5 minutes).
- Combine flavors: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the veggies. Stir in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Add herbs and cheese: Remove from heat, fold in basil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg