Pasta Primavera Spring Style Pasta Wellplated Com

This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo. “Primavera” (pronounced “pree-muh-VERH-ah”) means “spring” in Italian. “Pasta primavera” refers to a pasta made “spring style”: filled with spring vegetables. Asparagus, peas, carrots, and broccoli are three popular spring vegetables used to make pasta primavera, but you can easily swap them with the season. Here in Wisconsin where I live, asparagus is finally making its long-awaited appearance (bring on the Asparagus Soup!), so I have been cooking with it a lot. You can certainly use zucchini for a summer pasta primavera, or for ultimate ease, a bag of frozen vegetables like in this Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Creamy pasta primavera is my ideal recipe for this time of year, because it is light enough to feel warm-weather appropriate while remaining just comforting enough to see us through any lingering chilly nights.

How to Make Pasta Primavera

This light and lovely pasta is filling enough to be a meatless main, though you can certainly add protein if you like.

Try pasta primavera with shrimp (I love the idea of this Grilled Shrimp Seasoning) or chicken pasta primavera (Baked Chicken Breast or Grilled Chicken Breast are both perfect) if you please.Looking for another spring-time pasta with protein? Try this Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Orzo and Asparagus.

The Ingredients

Whole Wheat Pasta. Pasta is the heart of this dish, so the quality matters! I am a long-time fan of DeLallo and am thrilled to be partnering with them again this year to bring you healthy pasta recipes that don’t skimp on flavor.

Fresh Veggies. Pasta primavera is all about the veggies, and this recipe delivers! I used carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, and asparagus. The combination is colorful, nutritious, and delicious.

Frozen Peas. An easy way to sneak in another veggie. Butter + Olive Oil. Sautéeing the veggies in butter and olive oil creates scrumptious flavor. Italian Seasoning. A one-stop shop of herbs and spices that gives this dish Italian flair. Parmesan. Salty, cheesy deliciousness. The Parmesan blends with the yogurt and pasta water to create the luscious sauce. Greek Yogurt. The secret to the rich and creamy pasta primavera sauce. Make sure to use whole milk Greek yogurt.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate pasta in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. To Freeze. Freeze pasta in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The sauce may separate a bit, but it should still taste delicious.

Hello, sunshine! We missed you. I get it—whole wheat pasta has a bad rap. Sometimes, it deserves it. No so with DeLallo. DeLallo’s whole wheat is mild in flavor, and the texture (my #1 gripe with other brands) is spot-on al dente.

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