One Recipe Two Meals Pasta Primavera Recipes

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: SUMMERY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, then boil the pasta until it reaches al dente. Drain and divide in half. Or two-thirds and one-third. Whatever you think works for your fam!
• In the meantime, saute the zucchini, squash and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until you see a little color all over, about 6 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lay the veggies on a plate to cool.
• In one bowl, combine one portion of the pasta with the carrots, half the cherry tomatoes and the tablespoon of ranch dressing. It's ready for your kids!
• Whisk the white wine vinegar with the garlic powder, chives and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl until it becomes an emulsified vinaigrette.
• In another bowl, combine the remaining pasta with the cooled vegetables, remaining cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and the chive dressing. Toss to coat and combine everything. Garnish with extra chives or parsley. Eat eat eat!

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

PASTA PRIMAVERA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add fettuccine; stir.
• Cook 5 minutes; add carrots and asparagus.
• Return to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
• Add snow peas and cook an additional minute; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce according to package directions.
• Toss drained pasta and vegetables with sauce; serve with shredded parmesan.