Quick & Easy Rose Primavera Pasta
Rose Primavera Pasta. Creamy tomato pasta packed with a variety of vegetables. A quick and easy pasta dish that comes together in 30 minutes or less!
Ingredients
- 4 cups pasta bow tie kind
- 1 crown broccoli broken into florets
- ½ red onion large diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- 3 cups marinara sauce make sure it's a good quality one you enjoy!
- ¾ cup light cream cheese
- ½ cup reserved hot pasta water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, bring to a boil and season with 2 teaspoon of salt. Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water for later. Strain pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry onions and garlic until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Toss in bell peppers and broccoli, cover and cook until broccoli turns vibrant green.
- Add marinara sauce, cream cheese and reserved pasta water. Use a spatula to break down the cream cheese until there are no lumps and mix everything together until well combined. The sauce should look like a smooth rose colour.
- Bring sauce to a boil for a couple minutes to thicken the sauce. Toss in cooked pasta along with basil. Remove off heat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with more fresh basil.
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Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 2511mg | Potassium: 2114mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 4142IU | Vitamin C: 206mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 6mg