Ingredients
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8 ounces Fettuccine Pastauncooked
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2 medium Carrots
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1 small Onion
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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1 cup Fresh Broccoliflowerets
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1 cup Cauliflower
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1 cup frozen Green Peas
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1 container refrigerated Alfredo Sauce10 ounce
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To Taste grated Parmesan Cheese
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Instead of Fettuccine
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8 ounces Linguini Pasta
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Instead of Olive Oil
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1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Steps for Pasta Primavera with Alfredo Sauce
1
Done
24 Minutes
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Boil the Fettuccine Pasta (or Linguine)Fill the Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover and heat over high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. Add the fettuccine. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 11 to 13 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. While the water is heating and the fettuccine is cooking, continue with the recipe. |
2
Done
3 Minutes
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Prepare the Carrots and Onion |
3
Done
10 Minutes
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Fry the VegetablesHeat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add the carrots, onion, broccoli flowerets, cauliflower, and frozen peas. Stir-fry with a turner or large spoon 6 to 8 minutes, lifting and stirring constantly until vegetables are crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. |
4
Done
3 Minutes
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Stir in the Alfredo sauceStir the Alfredo sauce into the vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until hot. |
5
Done
3 Minutes
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Mix them all and you'll have a great Primavera PastaDrain the Fettuccine (or Linguine) pasta in a strainer or colander. Stir the fettuccine into the vegetable mixture for 2-3 minutes. When done, serve with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy! |
Additional Info for Pasta Primavera with Alfredo Sauce
Pasta Primavera Recipe with already prepared Alfredo Sauce is one of the best ways to save time when making this dish. To have the best result, Pasta Primavera can be made with fettuccine or linguine, but if you have bought spaghetti or penne, that will work too.
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About the recipe for Pasta Primavera with Fettuccine or Linguine
We all know that when it comes to pasta dishes, Italian cuisine offers a lot of recipes in this style of cooking. There is a “but” though, the Pasta Primavera recipe was invented by chef Sirio Maccioni on Robert’s Island, Nova Scotia, and brought back to New York City in 1975. Yes, this dish was invented by an Italian cook in Canada and served in the US. Therefore, this is an American dish rather than an Italian. It is made with few ingredients, and for the best flavor, use fettuccine or linguine. For a more versatile taste, the primavera pasta was reinvented by Columbian.com, and if you have more time at your disposal, you can cook it to see if you or your family likes it. You only need 25 minutes to prepare it, a few steps, with a great result.
Great for a vegetarian lifestyle
The best thing about pasta, especially primavera, is the fact that most of them can be prepared for those of you who have adopted a vegetarian lifestyle. Fettuccine or Linguine pasta is best for this purpose, keeping your stomach full for longer, and adding a significant amount of health benefits to your body. A vegetarian lifestyle isn’t easy to follow, but with the right recipes, it can be eased a lot, especially for beginners.
Health Benefits for this recipe of Pasta Primavera
This recipe has great health benefits due to its veggie ingredients, some of them being super veggies. Taking the most important of them, see below some of these benefits:
- Carrots – the fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they’re loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health.
- Onion – contains antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots.
- Broccoli – is high in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It also boasts more protein than most other vegetables. This green veggie can be enjoyed both raw and cooked, but recent research shows that gentle steaming provides the most health benefits.
- Cauliflower – is considered a superfood because of its nutrient-rich content. It is high in fiber, and vitamins B and C. It also contains high concentrations of carotenoids (antioxidants) and glucosinolates. It aids in weight loss, memory, stronger bones, digestion, and can reduce the risk of cancer.
- Green Peas – are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: Dutch oven (about 4-quart size), 12-inch skillet.
- To save time, substitute a 16-ounce bag of fresh vegetables for stir-fry, available in the produce section of the supermarket, for the vegetables in this recipe.
- Many supermarkets carry fresh broccoli flowerets and cauliflowers already washed and ready to use. You’ll find them in the veggie department.
- To save more time, when the pasta is cooking, go further with the other steps. This way you can make the primavera pasta in 24 minutes.