Go Back
+ servings
Spring Pasta Primavera Recipe

Spring Pasta Primavera Recipe Bursting with Fresh Flavor

Enjoy this Spring Pasta Primavera recipe, packed with seasonal vegetables and creamy goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces dry fettuccine or any preferred pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and chopped
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 small zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peas
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for creamy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 0.75 cup milk 2% or whole
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil minced
For Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Add minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and frozen peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden. Gradually add heavy cream and milk, whisking until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon zest, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if necessary for consistency.
  7. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan and basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Opt for fresh vegetables for the best flavor. Customize with different sauces or veggies as desired.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!