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

Cook noodles according to package directions.
While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a skillet.
Add vegetables and sauté until tender; stir constantly.
Add tomatoes and sauté 2 more minutes.
Toss vegetables with noodles and margarine.
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.

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

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Associated Programs

Healthy Aging Initiative

Extension's Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) connects you with the resources to navigate aging and its trends. Our programs are offered for adults over 50 and those who partner with them to provide care and support. We provide expert nutrition and physical activity training information for elders, caregivers and professionals. We have sponsorship options for tours and professional education, and we offer careers in aging exploration programs for students.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - Programming by UNR Extension

Improve the nutritional well-being of people who receive SNAP benefits and other Nevadans with a low income through community based education, programs and needs assessments.