Low-Fat Pasta Primavera

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

A light, flavorful pasta primavera with fresh vegetables, basil, and a creamy sour cream sauce, perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal suitable for vegetarians.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. linguine
  • 4 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (1 lb.) package fresh stir-fry vegetables
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine until tender.
  2. Spray a large skillet with vegetable spray.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender.
  5. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl.
  6. Spray the skillet again with vegetable spray.
  7. Add stir-fry vegetables and 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
  8. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste and transfer vegetables to the mushroom bowl.
  10. Add chopped onion to the skillet and stir-fry until they start to brown.
  11. Add white wine to the skillet and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
  12. Bring to a boil and cook until wine is reduced by half.
  13. Add remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and remove from heat.
  14. Whisk in fat-free sour cream.
  15. Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
  16. Drain the cooked linguine and return it to the pot over low heat, shaking to evaporate excess moisture.
  17. Remove from heat and add the sauce and vegetables to the pasta.
  18. Toss to coat evenly.
  19. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

266 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.5g 37% DV
Total Fat 6g 8% DV
Carbs 35.9g 13% DV
Fiber 10.2g 37% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10219mg 100% DV
Potassium 974.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 7.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 37.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 809mg 62% DV
Iron 24.3mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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