Description
A cozy and vibrant pasta dish featuring a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 zucchini
- 1 cup asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cooked pasta.
- Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your choice of seasonal vegetables. Can add protein like chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg