Delicious Cavatappi Primavera with Roasted Vegetables!
The vibrant world of Cavatappi Primavera, a dish that brings together the crunch of freshly roasted vegetables and the delightful twist of cavatappi pasta. Perfect for any season, this recipe promises a colorful plate that’s not only pleasing to the eye but also packed with flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook, this dish will elevate your dining experience with its simple elegance and robust flavors.
Cavatappi Primavera
4
servings15
minutes20
minutes409
kcal35
minutesDive into the vibrant world of Cavatappi Primavera, a dish that brings together the crunch of freshly roasted vegetables and the delightful twist of cavatappi pasta. Perfect for any season, this recipe promises a colorful plate that’s not only pleasing to the eye but also packed with flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook, this dish will elevate your dining experience with its simple elegance and robust flavors.
Ingredients
- Pasta
1 lb cavatappi pasta
- Vegetables
3 carrots julienned
2 medium zucchini julienned
2 yellow squashes julienned
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper julienned
1 red bell pepper julienned
- Seasonings
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
- Finishing Touches
15 cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- On a large baking sheet, combine carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and bell peppers with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Roast in the oven at 450°F for about 20 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While vegetables roast, boil cavatappi pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and reserve one cup of pasta water.
- Toss the roasted vegetables with the cooked pasta in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes and enough reserved pasta water to moisten the mixture.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Alternative Ingredients
- Whole wheat cavatappi for a healthier option (replaces regular cavatappi)
- Vegan Parmesan cheese (replaces regular Parmesan cheese)
- Gluten-free cavatappi (replaces regular cavatappi)
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- Baking sheet
- colander
- Mixing bowls
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 409kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Sodium: 166mg
- Potassium: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 15g
- Sugar: 69g
- Protein: 12g
- Vitamin A: 0IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 0mg
- Iron: 0mg
