Fusilli Pasta Primavera

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Fusilli primavera is a bright, vegetable-forward pasta made for everyday meals.
Fresh seasonal vegetables cook gently, keeping their color and texture.
The light garlic cream sauce brings everything together without heaviness.
Each bite feels balanced, fresh, and satisfying.
A simple pasta dish that celebrates vegetables in a calm, approachable way.

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Fusilli Pasta Primavera

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Fusilli pasta primavera with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and carrots in a light garlic cream sauce for a fresh vegetarian meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 643

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fusilli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into pieces
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Cook fusilli according to package instructions and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add asparagus, zucchini, carrots, and peas and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
  5. Pour in light cream, salt, and black pepper and simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6786IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cut vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
Add a splash of pasta water if sauce becomes thick.
Serve immediately for best texture.

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