Pasta With Spring Vegetables

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A vibrant pasta dish featuring spring vegetables, fresh basil, and a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a light yet flavorful meal suited for vegetable lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried hot pepper flakes
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 35 oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 small zucchini, quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli flowerets
  • 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shelled fresh peas

Instructions

  1. Prepare vegetables and place in the top of a steamer.
  2. In a kettle, cook garlic and pepper flakes in olive oil over low heat, stirring until the garlic is softened.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and boil, stirring, for 5 minutes or until thickened to a puree.
  4. Stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

847 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.4g 45% DV
Total Fat 66g 85% DV
Carbs 47.7g 17% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 596.3mg 26% DV
Potassium 1111.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 108.8mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 161mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 42.5mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 802.8mg 62% DV
Iron 25.6mg 100% DV

* % 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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