CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA PRIMAVERA

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This creamy pasta primavera combines pasta and fresh vegetables with a delicious, cheesy white sauce.

Provided by laur laur

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
¼ pound fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
10 spears fresh asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, chopped
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 tomato, chopped, divided
2 cups chopped baby spinach
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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.
  • While penne is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add green beans, asparagus, and carrot and cook for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and 3/4 of the chopped tomato; cook and stir until veggies are bright, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salad dressing mix over veggies and gradually add cream, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened to desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked penne and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
  • Plate pasta. Top each serving with remaining Parmesan, remaining tomato, a dash of lemon juice, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1034 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Mzobanzi Ngqulunga
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


kiara cheaf
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


kalema marvin
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This pasta is a family favorite. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. We always have leftovers, which is great for lunch the next day.


Nataraja Kola
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Mohammad Noor Alam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is delicious and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik hanan Malik hanan
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I'm not a fan of creamy sauces, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Adassa Muhiya
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Babli Khatun
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I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijeoma Goodness
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nicole M
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Naava Salimah
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This pasta is a family favorite. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. We always have leftovers, which is great for lunch the next day.


Tanimul Hasan
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Kakooza Hassan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is delicious and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerome Bahago
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I made this pasta for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Solomon South
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This Creamy Italian Pasta Primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.