Are you trying to find a delightful and nutritious meal that allows you to use up leftover vegetables? Look no further than "Terris Almost Famous Clean Out the Veggie Drawer Pasta Primavera"! This pasta dish is not only delicious, but it's also a great way to reduce food waste and save money. With vibrant flavors and a variety of crisp vegetables, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your leftover veggies, grab some pasta, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a mouthwatering pasta primavera that will leave you craving more.
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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.
CHEF JOHN'S PASTA PRIMAVERA
Pasta primavera is quite a straightforward recipe; spaghetti or fettuccine tossed with an array of fresh spring vegetables. When done right, this is one of the year's great seasonal recipes. This looks, smells, and tastes like a cool, sunny spring day.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pasta Primavera Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Hold basil bunch by the stems and dip basil leaves in boiling water until bright green, about 2 seconds. Immediately immerse basil in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the basil is cold, drain well. Remove basil leaves from stems and discard stems.
- Blend basil leaves, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup olive oil, and garlic together in a blender until smooth.
- Stir fettuccine into the same pot of boiling water, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir leek and green onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno and salt; cook and stir until jalapeno is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Stir 2 cups chicken broth, zucchini, sugar snap peas, and English peas into jalapeno mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and continue cooking until asparagus is soft, about 3 minutes more.
- Pour 1/4 cup basil-garlic mixture into zucchini mixture and cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Place pasta in a large bowl; pour zucchini mixture over pasta and pour remaining basil-garlic mixture over the zucchini mixture. Spread Parmesan cheese over the top. Toss mixture briefly to combine and tightly wrap bowl with aluminum foil. Let stand until pasta and vegetables soak up most of the juices and oil, about 5 minutes. Toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.5 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 606.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
NO-CREAM PASTA PRIMAVERA
Spring veggies benefit from a quick roasting in olive oil and herbs before being tossed with penne. No cream here, just the fresh flavors of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon. A beautiful dish.
Provided by amanda1432
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain.
- Toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet.
- Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
VEGETARIAN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Make vegetarian pasta with fresh spinach & peppers in a creamy cheese sauce. It's hard to believe Vegetarian Pasta Primavera is a Healthy Living recipe!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding spinach, peppers and mushrooms for the last 5 min. Drain in colander.
- Meanwhile, cook cream cheese and milk in same saucepan on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
- Return pasta mixture to pan. Add basil; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g
TERRI'S (ALMOST) FAMOUS CLEAN-OUT-THE-VEGGIE-DRAWER PASTA PRIMAV
No creamy sauces to weigh this one down, this is my own creation, perfected over time. It's easy, it's quick, and the secret ingredient makes it all taste wonderful! Cleans out that veggie drawer, too! :o)
Provided by Terri F.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large saute pan.
- Add chicken (if using) and 3 cloves pressed garlic, and saute until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add butter, all chopped veggies, 1 clove minced garlic, and McCormick spice.
- Cook and stir for about 5- 7 minutes more, until veggies are cooked, but still crisp.
- Add pasta to veggies and chicken, stir well, and heat until pasta is warmed through (2 minutes).
- Add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Add tomatoes last, and remove from heat (don't cook the tomatoes).
- Serve piping hot with garlic toast.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. The more colorful your veggies, the more nutritious and delicious your pasta primavera will be. Try using a mix of broccoli, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of crunch. Cook them for just a few minutes, until they are bright and vibrant.
- Use a flavorful cheese. Parmesan or Romano cheese are both good choices for pasta primavera. They will add a salty, nutty flavor to the dish.
- Add some herbs. Fresh basil, oregano, or thyme will brighten up the flavor of your pasta primavera. Add them at the end of cooking so they don't lose their flavor.
- Serve immediately. Pasta primavera is best served hot and fresh. It will lose its flavor if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, pasta primavera is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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