Light Primavera Pasta

This Primavera pasta with penne, zucchini, squash, and a light Parmesan peppercorn dressing is ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
• 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta (such as Barilla® Plus)
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 (16 ounce) bottle light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing (such as Cains®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

Step 3

Add cooked penne to vegetable mixture in the bowl. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine. Serve hot or cold.