Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150 g) zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) asparagus, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss in the cooked pasta, basil, and Parmesan. Mix well and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: pasta primavera, easy recipe, spring dish