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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

  • Prepare the veggies by washing and chopping them into bite sized pieces.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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