Best 9 Creamy Pasta Primavera For Two Recipes

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Craving a luscious and flavorful pasta dish that's perfect for a romantic dinner for two? Look no further than Creamy Pasta Primavera, a delightful symphony of vibrant vegetables and tender pasta, enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. This quintessential Italian dish is not only easy to make but also a feast for the senses, with its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and delectable flavors. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create a creamy pasta primavera that will leave you and your loved one utterly enamored.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: PASTA PRIMAVERA



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What we have here is a ridiiiiiculous pasta primavera, but super-stripped down on the front end for your babes. I included some peas in the kid-friendly recipe. The mature version is loaded with veggies, a bit of dry white wine, a little bit and a lot of butter, tons of good Parmesan and a heavy handful of fresh herbs.

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings (2 kids, 2 adults)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
One 14.5-ounce box rotini
3/4 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups broccoli florets
1 medium bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until al dente, according to the box directions. Save a cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
  • At this point, scoop out two cups of the cooked pasta and place it back in the pot. Add 1/4 cup chicken stock and 1 tablespoon butter. If needed, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water to create a thin sauce. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and stir to combine.
  • Serve to your kids as is, or with 1/4 cup warmed peas, with extra grated Parmesan on top.
  • Place the remaining cooked pasta back in the pot.
  • In the meantime, heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and asparagus pieces to the pan. Add 1/4 cup water and cover to steam, about 3 minutes.
  • To the pan, add the cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons butter and the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let saute for a few more minutes until the colors pop. Finally, add the peas and toss. Off the heat, add the last tablespoon of butter and another 1/3 cup Parmesan. If needed, stir in a little of the reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Toss to combine.
  • Serve the adult-friendly pasta primavera with fresh parsley and more Parmesan-and that extra white wine, for Pete's sake!

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

PASTA PRIMAVERA ALFREDO FOR TWO



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Cheesy, garlicky Pasta Primavera Alfredo for Two in just 20 minutes? The only downside is that there may not be any leftovers!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 oz. fettuccine, uncooked
1/2 cup small broccoli florets
1/2 cup packaged matchlike carrot sticks
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup milk
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water as directed on package, adding vegetables to the water for the last 3 min.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Add milk and cream cheese; cook until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to saucepan. Add cream cheese sauce; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

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

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 PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Fresh zucchini and asparagus team up with penne pasta, chicken and two kinds of cheese for a delicious way to get some veggies on the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO



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Make and share this Pasta Primavera for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces fettuccine pasta
3/4 cup julienne cut carrot
1/4 lb asparagus, medium thickness, trimmed and cut in thirds
2 ounces snow pea pods, stringed and cut in half
1 (10 ounce) container refrigerated alfredo sauce
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add fettuccine; stir.
  • Cook 5 minutes; add carrots and asparagus.
  • Return to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
  • Add snow peas and cook an additional minute; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce according to package directions.
  • Toss drained pasta and vegetables with sauce; serve with shredded parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.9

Tips:

  • Utilize Fresh, Seasonal Vegetables: Opt for the freshest vegetables available to retain their vibrant flavors and nutritional value. Choose vegetables that are at their peak season for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prepare Vegetables Properly: To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes. Blanching vegetables briefly before adding them to the pasta can help preserve their color and texture.
  • Use High-Quality Pasta: Select a good quality pasta made from durum wheat semolina for a superior taste and texture. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions to achieve the desired doneness.
  • Make a Flavorful Sauce: Create a flavorful sauce by combining a mixture of olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. You can also add a splash of white wine or vegetable broth to enhance the flavors.
  • Grate Parmesan Cheese Freshly: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich, nutty flavor to the pasta. Avoid pre-grated cheese, as it often contains additives and lacks the same depth of flavor.
  • Serve Immediately: Pasta primavera is best enjoyed immediately after preparation. The vegetables retain their texture and vibrant colors when served warm.

Conclusion:

Creamy pasta primavera is a delectable dish that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. By following these tips and the provided recipe, you can create a restaurant-quality pasta primavera at home. Experiment with different vegetables and seasonings to customize the dish to your liking. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. Enjoy the delightful flavors of creamy pasta primavera in the comfort of your own home!

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