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Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

This restaurant-quality pasta primavera features a delicious herb cream sauce with penne pasta and a ton of fresh vegetables. A delightful way to get your family to eat their veggies!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 lb ziti
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
  • Begin boiling a large pot of water for the pasta. Once a boil is reached, stir in 0.5 tablespoon salt.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, onions, carrots, and bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, peas, and tomatoes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the butter and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sauce mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover partially while you cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain once cooked.
  • Reduce heat of the sauce to low and gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese until combined, then stir in the lemon juice.
  • Add the drained pasta and stir to combine. Add the vegetables back and toss to combine and heat through.
  • Remove from heat and serve with freshly cracked pepper and fresh lemon slices.

Notes

This pasta primavera is a delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your family's diet.
Keyword creamy pasta, easy pasta, quick meal, vegetarian