Beef / Pork

Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu is for Dinner.

Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu takes 25 minutes to cook.

Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu are:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vegetable cocktail juice
2 cups peas or asparagus
1 bell pepper, such as green, red or yellow
1 carrot julienned
6 oz uncooked whole wheat pasta such as spaghetti, spaghettini, linguine or fettuccine
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
6 oz. cooked Pork Tenderloin, or chicken breast or 2 cups firm tofu, cubed or cut into bite size pieces.
(leave this out if you do not want any meat)

You can also add:
1 yellow or green zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup stewed tomatoes, in replacement of the veggie cocktail juice
6 oz cooked chicken breast instead of pork

Here is how you make Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu:

Makes 4-6 servings1. If using tofu, In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. Brown tofu on all sides for about 2 mins.; remove to plate, reserve oil.2. In large shallow saucepan, heat remaining oil and reserved oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add veggie cocktail juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Add peas/asparagus, bell pepper, carrot and zucchini (if using); cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp.3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 6-8 minutes or until Al Dente (read package instructions). Drain and return to pot. Add vegetables, meat or tofu and toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes, parsley (if using) and cheese. Enjoy!!!*The meat was previously cooked, and was a left-over I had from another meal* Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SASHA5515.

The nutritional information for Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 437.6

• Total Fat: 18.7 g
• Cholesterol: 35.5 mg
• Sodium: 249.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
• Protein: 22.5 g

Pasta Primavera with Meat or Tofu is Italian cuisine.