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Lemon primavera pasta

Recipe Information

Description:
Lemon primavera pasta is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Zucchini; Linguine
Category Vegetables; Pasta
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces linguine, cooked

  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped

  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon basil

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup sliced zucchini

  • 2 seeded and diced plum tomatoes

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions

  • Cook the linguine according to package instructions.

  • Sauté the broccoli, carrots, and garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes in a frying pan. Add the oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, honey, and zucchini and continue to cook for 6 minutes on medium to high heat.

  • Turn the temperature to low, add the tomatoes, and cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Add the vegetables to the cooked pasta and top with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 115 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 5mg

  • Sodium: 50mg

  • Potassium: 102mg

  • Carbohydrate: 19g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 3g