One-Pot Pasta Primavera
A vibrant pasta dish with fresh vegetables, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Creamy, colorful, and ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Italian
- one-pot
- pasta
- vegetables
- italian
- easy-cleanup
- vegetarian
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 12ozPenne pasta
- 2tbspOlive oil
- 1onionMedium onion, diced
- 3clovesGarlic, minced
- 2peppersBell peppers, sliced
- 1zucchiniZucchini, sliced
- 1cupCherry tomatoes, halved
- 3cupsVegetable broth
- 1/2cupHeavy cream
- 3/4cupParmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4cupFresh basil, chopped
- 1tspSalt
- 1/2tspBlack pepper
- 1/4tspRed pepper flakes(optional)
Nutrition
Calories
420
105 per serving
Protein
16g
32% DV
Fat
14g
20% DV
Carbs
58g
19% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein15%
Fat30%
Carbs55%
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sodium
- 680mg
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
3m - 3
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add pasta, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
15m - 6
Stir in cream, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 7
Cook for 1-2 more minutes until creamy and heated through.
2m - 8
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.