Pasta Primavera with Carrots, Bell Peppers and Squash

  4.7 – 3 reviews  • High Fiber
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. Kosher salt
  2. 1 8.8-ounce package egg fettuccine
  3. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  4. 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  5. 2 orange bell peppers, sliced
  6. 1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  7. 1 Fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  8. 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  9. 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  10. 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  11. Freshly ground pepper
  12. 3/4 cup heavy cream
  13. 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  14. 1 1/2 cups yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, bell peppers, squash, chile, garlic, thyme and vinegar; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low; cover and cook, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add the heavy cream to the skillet; bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in the parmesan until just melted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium and add the pasta and the reserved cooking water. Cook, tossing, until coated, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Top with more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 594
Total Fat 29 g
Saturated Fat 17 g
Carbohydrates 70 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugar 10 g
Protein 17 g
Cholesterol 137 mg
Sodium 979 mg

Reviews

Mr. Julian Clark MD
I made this last night and it was phenomenal. I omitted the squash and used about 6 cloves of garlic instead of the one the recipe calls for. I also used white wine vinegar because it’s what I had on hand.
Valerie Flores
Wow! Ok, so, I am not the type that follows a recipe as if it’s set in stone…with that being said, I prepared this tonight and it’s unspeakably good. Let’s see… How did I modify it? I used whole grain pasta, I used crushed red pepper flakes for the chili pepper and I added roasted red tomatoes. Then I topped it with chunks of rotisserie chicken. Delicious!

 

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