No-Cream Pasta Primavera

Spring veggies benefit from a quick roasting in olive oil and herbs before being tossed with penne. No cream here, just the fresh flavors of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon. A beautiful dish.

INGRIDIENT

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta

1 yellow squash, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

1 carrot, cut into matchsticks

½ red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks

½ pint grape tomatoes

1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

5 spears asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

½ tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 tablespoon butter

¼ large yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons lemon zest

⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ cup grated Romano cheese

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain.

Step: 3

Toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet.

Step: 4

Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step: 5

Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 406 calories; protein 13.6g; carbohydrates 54.4g; fat 15.4g; cholesterol 15.4mg; sodium 251.8mg.

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