Go Back
–+ servings
Veggie Primavera

Creamy Veggie Primavera: One-Pot Pasta Perfection at Home

Creamy Veggie Primavera is a delightful one-pot pasta dish filled with vibrant vegetables and rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta gluten-free pasta can be used if needed
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes) other veggies like zucchini and bell peppers can be added
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for best results
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with butter
Optional Protein
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp optional, cook before adding to veggies

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. If using, cook chicken or shrimp in the skillet for 5–7 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in pasta and enough water or broth to cover, bringing to a rapid boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Fold in the cooked chicken or shrimp, warming through for 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable; feel free to adjust vegetables and proteins based on preference and seasonality.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!