Vegetarian

"Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened is for Dinner.

"Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened takes 15 minutes to prepare.

"Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened takes 15 minutes to cook.

"Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened makes 3 servings.

The ingredients for "Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened are:

Broccoli, chopped bite-size, 3/4 cup
Onion, diced, 1/2 one small onion
Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
Carrot, bias-sliced [Diagonal], 1 medium-large
Zucchini, bias-sliced, 1 medium
Mushrooms, rough-chopped, 1 cup
Bell Pepper, julienned [thin strips], 1 whole (any colour)
Cooking spray
Penne, 6 oz (dry)
SAUCE:
White Wine, 1/4 cup (optional, replace with broth if not using)
Low-Sodium Broth, 1/2 cup
Table cream, 3/4 cup
Parmesan cheese, fresh-grated, 1/4 cup
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Basil, 5 leaves, chiffonaded (stack leaves together, roll tight, and slice thin)
Frozen Peas, 1/4 cup

Here is how you make "Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened:

Prep the vegetables.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with non-stick spray. Meanwhile, set pot full of water to boil.Add the chopped onion and garlic to skillet; cook for one or two minutes, until they start to turn clear. Add broccoli; stir, add carrots.Stir and cook for ONLY one minute, then transfer mixture to plate.Add bell pepper strips, stir for ONLY one minute, transfer to plate.By now, water should be boiling; add pasta and cook according to instructions (ONLY until al dente, do NOT overcook. Drain and set aside when al dente.)Add zucchini to skillet, cook for ONLY one minute, transfer to plate.Cook mushrooms for two minutes, add salt to taste; transfer to plate.Pour wine and broth into skillet, deglazing pan (scraping up brown bits). If desired, add a tablespoon of butter [not included in nutrition info]. Cook for a minute or so, until liquid thickens slightly.Add cream and parmesan; add salt & pepper to taste. Stir. Chiffonade basil and add to sauce; stir.Add vegetables & mushrooms to sauce, along with frozen peas. Add al dente pasta and stir. If needed, add more broth and cream.If desired, garnish with more parmesan and basil.Serving Size:?Makes 3 plate-full servings

The nutritional information for "Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 409.5

• Total Fat: 15.5 g
• Cholesterol: 46.2 mg
• Sodium: 274.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 57.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
• Protein: 14.8 g

"Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for "Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, lightened is Vegetarian