Light Primavera Pasta
Description
This easy light primavera pasta recipe includes penne, zucchini, squash, and a light Parmesan peppercorn dressing, and it's ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta (such as Barilla® Plus)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered
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1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 (16 ounce) bottle light Parmesan-peppercorn dressing (such as Cains®)
Directions
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.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil; heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
3
Stir penne into vegetable mixture; add dressing and toss to coat. Serve hot or cold.