Light Primavera Pasta Recipe

Vegetable Penne Pasta

This easy vegetable penne pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender pasta and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful Parmesan-peppercorn dressing. Whether served hot or cold, its a perfect dish for any time of the year!

Ingredients (for 8 servings):

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta (such as Barilla Plus)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered
• 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
• teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• (16 ounce) bottle light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing (such as Cains)

Directions:

Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta once cooked.

Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add the yellow squash, zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4: Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large serving bowl. Add the drained penne pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5: Pour the light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 6: Serve the dish hot, or refrigerate and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 292
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Protein: 8g
• Sodium: 266mg
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Vitamin C: 7mg
• Calcium: 18mg
• Iron: 2mg
• Potassium: 208mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amounts are based on available nutrient data.