Embark on a culinary journey into the world of vibrant flavors with our guide to creating the ultimate baked pasta primavera. This delectable dish, a symphony of fresh vegetables, delicate pasta, and a creamy, savory sauce, will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this step-by-step guide will teach you the art of preparing this tantalizing dish that will leave your friends and family craving for more. Discover the secrets to selecting the freshest ingredients, mastering the perfect cooking techniques, and assembling a masterpiece that's both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the bounty of spring and leaves a lasting impression on your palate.
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PASTA PRIMAVERA
Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera recipe, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, is bursting with roasted vegetables and Parmesan.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
BAKED PASTA PRIMAVERA
Bake veggies with creamy sauce and pasta for a yummy summertime dish-and with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper there's no cleanup!
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven, adding the carrots, peas, squash, and/or asparagus for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Return the pasta mixture to the Dutch oven. Cover and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan; whisk in flour and salt. Whisk in the milk, chicken broth, and goat cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in the reserved pasta water, tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano.
- Pour milk mixture over the pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the almonds and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture just starts to turn golden and the sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 368.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
PASTA PRIMAVERA BAKE
Delight in an easy entrée this evening with our Pasta Primavera Bake. Ready in only 40 minutes, this Pasta Primavera Bake is a perfect weeknight dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield Makes 7 servings, about 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix vegetables and pasta in 2-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; set aside.
- Melt 2 Tbsp. of the margarine in small saucepan on medium-low heat. Stir in flour until well blended; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until hot and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add garlic powder and salt; stir. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese. Pour over pasta mixture; mix lightly. Set aside. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. margarine; toss with the combined cracker crumbs and remaining 2 Tbsp. cheese. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
HERBED BAKED PASTA PRIMAVERA
This rigatoni dish is tossed with fresh parsley and basil, vegetables and three cheeses and baked until golden brown.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the ricotta, basil and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots and peas and cook, stirring, just until the carrots start to wilt, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook the rigatoni in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
BAKED PASTA PRIMAVERA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Baked Pasta Primavera Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by blazeko
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, combine Pasta Sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir in vegetables and hot pasta.
- In 2-1/2-quart casserole, spoon pasta mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 954.4, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12, Protein 18.8
CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA
When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SARASOTA'S LIGHTER BAKED PASTA PRIMAVERA
Another Prevention Magazine recipe with a few changes. Since it was in my old recipe box, I presume that this is a quite a few years old, but it is still a great recipe. It is a very basic primavera but I love the creamy ricotta vs the heavy cream sauce. You can change up the "veggies" if you want, but this is pretty classic. Try to get a good quality tomato sauce which can really make a difference in the flavor. If you want, serve with some grilled chicken or steak; or just a nice green salad and some fresh baked bread. It is a great hearty casserole.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pasta -- Cook pasta according to package directions. Make sure to use plenty of salted water on medium heat in a large pot. Four (4) minutes before the pasta is done (according to directions) add the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots right in the pot with the pasta and cook 2 minutes. Then to the same pot, add the mushrooms, squash (zucchini and yellow), asparagus and onions. Cook another 2 minutes. Drain well.
- Sauce -- As the pasta and vegetables are draining, add the tomato sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pot and mix well and put back on the stove on medium low heat. Add the pasta and vegetables back in a mix to combine. Check for any additional seasoning if necessary (salt and pepper).
- Bake -- In a 13x9" pan, spray well with a non-stick spray. Add the pasta and vegetables and spread out evenly. Top with the ricotta and spread to cover the top of the dish. Then top with the tomato slices, next is the mozzarella, and lastly, the parmesan. Bake at 425 degrees on the middle shelf, uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve -- ENJOY! A nice hearty casserole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 841.9, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 13.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your pasta primavera is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many vegetables at once, they will steam instead of sautéing and will end up soggy.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch. You don't want them to be mushy.
- Use a light touch when stirring the pasta. Too much stirring can break up the pasta and make it gummy.
- Serve the pasta primavera immediately. It's best when it's fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Pasta primavera is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed year-round. It's a great way to use up fresh vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat-eater, there's a pasta primavera recipe out there that you'll love.
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