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Light Primavera Pasta

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30 min

Light Primavera Pasta

Light Primavera Pasta Photo 1

Category

Pasta Recipes

Time

30 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

292

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This light primavera pasta dish can also be served cold as a pasta salad.

Ingredients

  • penne pasta (such as Barilla® Plus): 1 pack (16 ounce pack)
  • olive oil: 3 Tbsp
  • yellow squash, sliced and quartered: 1 piece
  • zucchini, sliced and quartered: 1 piece
  • garlic: 0.5 tsp (minced)
  • light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing (such as Cains®): 0.5 bottle (16 ounce bottle)
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
    Light Primavera Pasta Photo 2
  2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add to cooked pasta, pour in dressing, and toss to combine. Serve hot or cold.
    Light Primavera Pasta Photo 3

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