Pasta Primavera with Marinara
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Pasta Primavera with Marinara is a vibrant dish featuring a medley of fresh vegetables tossed with pasta and a classic marinara sauce, offering a delightful combination of flavors. It provides a nutritious option with a good source of protein and iron.
This dish is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering throughout New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Pasta Primavera with Marinara
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Pasta Primavera with Marinara shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Pasta Primavera with Marinara is a vibrant and colorful dish that combines fresh vegetables with pasta and marinara sauce, providing a nutritious and delicious meal perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- •12 oz whole wheat pasta
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup broccoli florets
- •1 cup sliced bell peppers
- •1 cup sliced zucchini
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1/4 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3Add broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 4Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 5Add the marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- 6Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetable marinara mixture until well combined.
- 7Serve the pasta sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Chef Tips
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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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About This Item
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.