Pasta Primavera with Beans
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Pasta Primavera with Beans is a colorful and nutritious dish featuring a medley of seasonal vegetables and protein-rich beans tossed with pasta. It's an excellent source of fiber and offers a satisfying way to enjoy a variety of vegetables.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Pasta Primavera with Beans
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Pasta Primavera with Beans shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Pasta Primavera with Beans is a vibrant, healthy dish packed with seasonal vegetables and protein-rich beans, perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- •8 oz whole wheat pasta
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1 cup zucchini, sliced
- •1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 3Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 4Stir in the cannellini beans and Italian herbs; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 5Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 6Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Chef Tips
- Use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.