Easy Veggie Pasta Primavera

This easy pasta primavera is perfect for pasta night family dinners. Zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and peas are used here but you can customize it with any veggies you like.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
• 2 medium shallots, sliced
• 1 cup yellow squash, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or basil
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Add vegetables and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining tablespoon Country Crock® Spread.

Step 4

Toss vegetable mixture with cooked pasta, mint or basil, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.