Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 11 mins

Total: 26 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Penne

3 cups fresh mixed vegetables such as cauliflower

broccoli

carrots and asparagus

cut into bite-size pieces

1 ½ cups fresh shelled peas

2 (6.3 ounce) jars Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto

¼ cup half-and-half or whole milk

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil add salt to taste and the Penne and stir gently.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions adding the vegetables and peas for the last 4 minutes of cooking; remove from heat and drain well.

Step 3

Meanwhile in a large pot bring the Traditional Basil Pesto and half-and-half* to a low simmer.

Step 4

Add pasta to the sauce in pot; heat through.

Step 5

Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 347.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.6g 25%

Carbohydrates: 51.2g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 11g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 222.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Folate: 18.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 70.2mg 7%

Iron: 0.4mg 3%

Magnesium: 11.6mg 4%

Potassium: 82.4mg 2%

Sodium: 296.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 99.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.