How to Make Pasta Primavera Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pasta Primavera is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for showcasing the fresh flavors of spring. This dish is a celebration of the season, featuring a colorful array of crisp, tender vegetables that are tossed with pasta in a light and flavorful sauce. It's a dish that is simple yet elegant, and it's a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ¾ cup fresh broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
  • ¾ cup sliced onion
  • ½ cup zucchini chunks
  • ½ cup sliced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup water

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large pot combine tomatoes, tomato paste, broccoli, carrots, onion, zucchini, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, and water. Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 976mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 471mg