Best 9 Creamy Pasta Primavera Easy Recipes

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Creamy pasta primavera is a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of vegetables with the richness of a creamy sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe guide will take you on a culinary journey to create a creamy pasta primavera that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to explore a world of culinary delights as we uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect creamy pasta primavera, ensuring a satisfying and unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PHILADELPHIA® PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Penne pasta is combined with boneless chicken breast, red bell pepper, fresh asparagus, and zucchini in a cream sauce.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 ½ cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 577.3 mg, Sugar 2 g

15 MINUTE CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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This creamy pasta primavera is a quick and easy 15 minute dinner that's packed with fresh veggies, with a creamy, cheesy sauce.

Provided by Becca Heyes

Categories     Main meal

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

185 g (~ 6 1/2 oz) pasta
75 g (~ 1/2 cup) frozen sweetcorn
3 cubes frozen spinach
1 tbsp oil
~ 15 spears asparagus ((~ 150g / ~ 5 oz), sliced)
1/2 onion, (thinly sliced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste))
2 medium tomatoes, (diced)
2 tbsp garlic and herb cream cheese
50 g cheddar cheese, (grated (~ 1/2 cup when grated))
2 tbsp water ((you can use the pasta cooking water))
Salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the pasta, frozen sweetcorn, and frozen spinach to a pan with plenty of water, and boil until cooked al dente - around 12-14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and add the chopped asparagus, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, then add the diced tomatoes.
  • After another 2 minutes, add the cream cheese, grated cheddar, and a splash of water. Cook for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted and combined to produce a silky sauce.
  • Drain the cooked pasta, add it to the pan with the vegetables and sauce, and mix well to combine. Season to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 645 kcal, Carbohydrate 87.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, Fat 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 303 mg, Fiber 8.2 g, Sugar 9.4 g

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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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

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup bite-size broccoli pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces white mushrooms, washed and sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
1 medium summer squash, sliced diagonally
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
1/4 cup white wine (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1 pound pasta (fettuccini), cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Then add the broccoli; cook for another minute. Add the red peppers; cook 1 minute more. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  • To the skillet, add the butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; allow to heat up. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add them to the other vegetables. Set aside.
  • For the sauce: Add the garlic and onions to the skillet, and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Next, pour in the chicken broth and wine; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen all the flavorful bits. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Stir in the cream and Parmesan, and allow the cheese to melt. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce, along with the peas and basil; stir to combine. If the sauce needs a little more liquid, splash in a small amount of broth. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour all the contents of the skillet over the pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with extra basil, and serve with extra Parmesan.

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise, or broccoli florets (or a combination)
2 carrots, shredded
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.
  • Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA -- EASY!



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Thanks to Bert for the inspiration for this recipe, which is very easy to make if you need a quick meal. You can add any veggies you like to this dish.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

150 g pasta (penne works well)
2 large mushrooms, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup green peas
4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 spring onion, chopped
200 g ricotta cheese
1/8 cup milk
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water to boiling and throw in the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a small sauce pan and put in the white part of the spring onion.
  • Fry for about 30 seconds and then add the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes, adding a spoonful of water if the tomatoes get too dry, until you have a sauce.
  • While the tomatoes are simmering, you can lightly fry your veggies in the other tbsp of oil.
  • When the tomatoes have cooked down, add the ricotta, milk and hot sauce.
  • Blend with a hand blender to make the sauce smooth.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
  • Top with the veggies, green part of the spring onion and parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Provided by gretchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into strips
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Make and share this Low fat Creamy Pasta Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by James Craig

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fettuccine
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
1 cup fresh broccoli
1 cup fresh peas
1 cup fresh green beans
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
  • Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 250.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 21.2

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO



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"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 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup gemelli or spiral pasta
6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, cut into strips
1 teaspoon canola oil
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, 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 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rotini, and fusilli are ideal for pasta primavera because they can hold the sauce well.
  • Cook your pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Prepare your vegetables in advance. Chop or julienne your vegetables before you start cooking so that they're ready to go when you need them.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your pasta primavera the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook your vegetables in batches if necessary so that they have room to brown.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. A simple sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs is all you need to enhance the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Add some protein. If you like, you can add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to your pasta primavera.
  • Serve immediately. Pasta primavera is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before you eat it.

Conclusion:

Pasta primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give pasta primavera a try.

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