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Dietitian's tip: Traditional pasta primavera includes pasta topped with sauteed vegetables in a heavy cream sauce with butter. This lighter version is much lower in calories, fat and sodium, and is fresher tasting. It isn't intended to be saucy like its traditional counterpart.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced zucchini or yellow squash
- 2 cups sliced red or green peppers
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta (angel hair or spaghetti)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring about 1 inch of water to boil. Add the broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and peppers. Cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pot. In large saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat. Add the steamed vegetables and stir or shake to coat the vegetables with the onion and garlic mixture. Remove from heat but keep warm. In another large saucepan, heat the butter, evaporated milk and Parmesan cheese. Stir over moderate heat until somewhat thickened and heated through. Stir continuously and don't scald. Remove from heat but keep warm. In the meantime, fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), about 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly. Divide the pasta evenly among individual plates. Top with vegetables and pour the sauce over the vegetables and pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis
(per serving)| Calories | 350 | Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Protein | 17 g | Sodium | 224 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g | Fiber | 7 g |
| Total fat | 7 g | Potassium | 522 mg |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | Calcium | 280 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g |
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