Healthy Pasta Primavera

This Healthy Pasta Primavera Recipe is one of the simplest vegetarian pasta dishes you could make in under 30 minutes. Not only is it a zesty way to eat pasta, but it’s also a fun dish to make. A perfect tomato and vegetable penne pasta to make for your family.

This Simple Penne Primavera Recipe has quite a few amazing ingredients in it that help pull it all together. Made with pantry staple ingredients and fresh veggies, this vegetarian pasta dish will not only satisfy your taste buds but is packed with nutrients that will also keep you full and satisfied. Keep in mind that you could also double the batch and have extra for a later night in the week since they store well in the fridge.

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta such as penne
• 2 cups of warm prepared marinara sauce look for a low-fat, low-sugar variety
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup of small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup of peeled carrots cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 yellow squash halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup of mushrooms thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.