One Pot Spring Pasta Primavera

It doesn’t get easier than one pot pasta recipes, and this One Pot Spring Pasta Primavera is living proof! Tender orecchiette pasta is packed with spring vegetables and smothered in a lemony parmesan cream sauce. Everything cooks up in one pot, which means maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. There’s no need to boil and drain the pasta separately! It’s an easy vegetarian dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 332 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons - extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces - mushrooms
8 ounces - asparagus tough
1 - leek white
1 cup - peas
3 cloves - garlic
2 ½ cups - low sodium vegetable stock
8 ounces - short cut pasta I used orecchiette
¾ cup - heavy cream
1 - lemon
½ cup - parmesan cheese
⅓ cup - fresh basil
a pinch of salt

Instructions

Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and pinch of salt and sauté until browned and somewhat softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, and add the asparagus and leek. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is crisp tender, then add the peas and garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Place the cooked vegetables in a bowl and set aside.
Add the stock or water to the pot and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the pasta and stir. Bring to a boil, then add the cream. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook at a high simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes depending on the type of pasta used. If the liquid has evaporated and the pasta is not done yet, add up to a 1/2 cup more liquid and continue cooking. Add the vegetables back to pot during the last 30 seconds of cooking to warm them through.
When the pasta is done, remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, juice, parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with additional parmesan cheese as desired and enjoy!

Nutrition