Now, the way I prepared this meal is a bit differently from the original recipe, mostly because of what I had on hand in my refrigerator. So I'll give you the run down of what I did when I made it.
Turbo Fire Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera (my version)
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat penne
- 1 small zucchini, sliced thick
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 gloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Method
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
- Steam broccoli and zucchini until heated through but still crisp tender, usually about 8 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and saute garlic.
- Add tomatoes and saute until skins begin to split.
- Drain pasta, and add pasta and steamed vegetables to skillet, toss.
- Add spinach and toss until wilted.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning, then add lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve with cheese on the side.
That's it! It took about a half an hour start to finish, including cutting up the zucchini and broccoli. I served this with Pillsbury breadsticks, but you could use garlic Parmesan toast or just slices of crusty Italian bread - whatever you like! It's a very light dish, as well, and makes a delicious lunch. You can get about six servings if you're eating it for lunch, about four if it's served for dinner.
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