Description
A light and vibrant spring pasta dish featuring fresh seasonal vegetables and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or farfalle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and crumbled feta.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier or dietary-specific option.
- For a vegan version, replace feta with a plant-based cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg