Extension's Healthy Aging Program 2021, Pasta Primavera, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2021-04)

Pasta Primavera 

 A flavorful spring recipe for you and your family to savor.  Use your favorite spring vegetables from your garden or local farmer’s market. Kohlrabi, sugar snap peas, carrots and asparagus are all delicious options. 

A plate of pasta with spring vegetables.
Level: Intermediate Prep: 10 minutes Yield: 3 servings
Total: 20 minutes Inactive: 0 minutes  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup noodles (uncooked) 
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables - chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes - chopped
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese - grated 

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a skillet.
  3. Add vegetables and sauté until tender; stir constantly.
  4. Add tomatoes and sauté 2 more minutes.
  5. Toss vegetables with noodles and margarine.
  6. Add seasonings; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note

You can also use frozen vegetables in place of the fresh vegetables. 

 
This material is funded, in part, by Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Learn more about the author(s)

Macy Helm
Macy Helm
Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
 

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