Penne Primavera
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
Our pasta primavera recipe is chock-full of good-for-you veggies like yellow squash, zucchini and bell peppers, all in a light tomato sauce. What a combination!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 yellow squash, cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 large zucchini, cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (10 ½-ounce) can condensed chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
What to Do
- In a soup pot, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside in a colander.
- In the same pot, heat oil over high heat. Add squash, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and saute 8 minutes, until just tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Return pasta to pot and cook until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve.