Description
Delicious Pasta Primavera Bowl is a vibrant dish that brings the garden to your plate. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh vegetables with tender fusilli pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this bowl bursts with flavor and nutrition, making every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add fusilli pasta; cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes; cook until just tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cooked pasta with the vegetables in the skillet. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and fold in torn basil leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your vegetable selection based on seasonal availability. For added protein, consider grilled chicken or chickpeas. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese can enhance flavor.