Light Primavera Pasta

You may also serve this flavorful primavera pasta dish cold as a pasta salad.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta (such as Barilla® Plus)
  2. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered
  4. 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
  5. ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  6. ½ (16 ounce) bottle light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing (such as Cains®)
  7. salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 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 and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add to cooked pasta, pour in dressing, and toss to combine. Serve hot or cold.

 

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