The Perfect Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Stem or blanch the various vegetables (broccoli,asparagus,peas,zucchiniø- or squash,and corn) as indicated, combine them and keep them warm.
  2. In a skillet, saute the garlic in the oil for 1 minute,but do not brown.
  3. Add the tomatoes,mushrooms,carrot,parsle and pepper,and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add this to the reserved vegetables, tossing ingredients gently to combine them well.
  5. To prepare the sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter or margarine,and add flour,whisking the roux over med.
  6. -lowheat for 1 minute- gradually add the milk and broth,stirring constantly till the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan and basil,and heat the sauce over med.
  8. -lowflame,stirring until cheese is melted.
  9. Pour the sauce over the veggie mixture and toss gently to coat.
  10. Cook the spaghetti or linguine al dente,drain and keep warm.
  11. Place the cooked pasta in a large warmed bowl and spread the veggie and sauce mixture over the pasta, toss the the pasta gently,once or twice, and serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.21 Kcal (1525 kJ)
Calories from fat 70 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 12%
Cholesterol 11.55mg 4%
Sodium 275.86mg 11%
Potassium 538.4mg 11%
Total Carbs 58.63g 20%
Sugars 7.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.61g 18%
Protein 14.96g 30%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 39.5mg 219%
Calcium 229.1mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.99 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.86g 12%
Cholesterol 4.25mg 4%
Sodium 101.49mg 11%
Potassium 198.07mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.57g 20%
Sugars 2.67g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 18%
Protein 5.5g 30%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 14.5mg 219%
Calcium 84.3mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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