Spring Vegetable Pasta
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A light and fresh pasta dish packed with seasonal spring vegetables. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add asparagus, peas, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg