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Alfredo Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera gets a delicious makeover with creamy Alfredo sauce! This dish is packed with fresh veggies and garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A show stopping combo that's sure to be a favorite!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1/2 pound bowtie pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Alfredo sauce

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the veggies by washing and chopping them into bite sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. For best results, cook them al dente to ensure they hold up to the veggies and sauce. Drain and rinse in warm water; set aside.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce by combining butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper in a large skillet. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in grated Parmesan and cook, stirring, until cheese is completely melted. Keep warm over low heat.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté the veggies until tender-crisp, reserving the zucchini, squash, and tomatoes for the last few minutes.
  5. Combine the pasta, sauce, and veggies. Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Use any shape of pasta (e.g. penne, rotini, linguine, or cellentani)
  • Make it gluten free by using gluten free noodles
  • Add additional veggies, such as pea pods, cauliflower, mushrooms, or spinach
  • Add any of your favorite seasonings to the veggies
  • Add your favorite protein: shrimp, chicken, salmon, or tofu
  • Substitute crumbled feta or goat cheese for the Parmesan
  • Add additional fresh herbs for extra flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g