One-Pan Pasta Primavera

Name: One-Pan Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 large zucchini, halved and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish

Creamy vegetarian pasta loaded with seasonal vegetables, all cooked in one pan. A comforting dinner prep that is ready in 25 minutes.

PROTEIN 16g

CALORIES 410

P:E RATIO 3.9

TIME 25m

YIELD 5

Creamy penne pasta primavera with colorful broccoli, zucchini, red peppers, and cherry tomatoes in a large pan, topped with Parmesan and basil

P:E 3.9

ELITE DENSITY

1 lb penne pasta CARB BASE

2 cups broccoli florets HIGH FIBER

1 large zucchini, halved and sliced HIGH FIBER

1 red bell pepper, diced FLAVOR

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved PRODUCE

3 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR

2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) DAIRY

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese DAIRY

1 tsp Italian seasoning FLAVOR

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes FLAVOR

Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR

Fresh basil for garnish FLAVOR

Storage: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Pasta absorbs sauce overnight, so add a splash of water when reheating.
Batching: Reserve that pasta water — the starch is liquid gold for making creamy sauces.
Reheat: Microwave for 2 minutes, adding a tablespoon of water to restore creaminess.

EXECUTION STEPS

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Add broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.

THE MACRO PREP

Add cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 more minutes.

STEP 5

Pour in heavy cream and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.

STEP 6

Return pasta to the pot. Add Parmesan and toss everything together. Add more pasta water if needed for consistency.

STEP 7

Season with salt and pepper. Divide into 5 containers and garnish with fresh basil.

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One-Pan Pasta Primavera

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EXECUTION STEPS

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THE MACRO PREP

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