One-Pot Pasta Primavera

One-pot pasta is genius. The pasta cooks right in the sauce with the vegetables, absorbing all the flavor and releasing starch that creates a naturally creamy coating. Everything goes into one pot, and 20 minutes later you have a beautiful, colorful dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fusilli
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • ½ tsp Redmond Real Salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp chili peppers
  • Fresh basil and grated Parmesan for serving

*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.

Directions

  1. Add the pasta, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, garlic, broth, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic granules, salt, pepper, and chili flakes to a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Stir in the frozen peas in the last 2 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
  • Use whatever seasonal vegetables you have. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach all work.
  • Swap the fusilli for brown rice spirals for a gluten-free option.