Easy Veggie Pasta Primavera

Perfect for pasta night family dinners, our Easy Pasta Primavera recipe is so simple to pull together. We used zucchini, yellow squash and peas, but the beauty of this recipe is that you can customize it with whatever veggies you like.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 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

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.