{"id":"4e4f5414-e376-4e45-accc-408ede061b2c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4e4f5414-e376-4e45-accc-408ede061b2c","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/pasta-primavera/","title":"Pasta Primavera","description":"Packed with seasonal veggies, this pasta primavera is a simple, fresh spring or summer dinner. I list the tarragon as optional, but I highly recommend using it to take this recipe over the top!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pasta-primavera-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"10 ounces penne pasta","item":"penne pasta","quantity":10,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for drizzling"},{"text":"4  garlic cloves (sliced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"1  yellow squash (sliced into thin half-moons)","item":"yellow squash","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced into thin half-moons"},{"text":"1  zucchini (sliced into thin half-moons)","item":"zucchini","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced into thin half-moons"},{"text":"1 bunch asparagus (chopped into 1-inch pieces)","item":"asparagus","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","preparation":"chopped into 1-inch pieces"},{"text":"1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)","item":"cherry tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"halved"},{"text":"1 cup thinly sliced red onion","item":"thinly sliced red onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup frozen peas (thawed)","item":"frozen peas","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"thawed"},{"text":"¾ cup grated pecorino cheese","item":"grated pecorino cheese","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Red pepper flakes","item":"Red pepper flakes"},{"text":"1 cup fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)","item":"fresh basil leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"¼ cup fresh tarragon (optional)","item":"fresh tarragon","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, squash, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the pasta, peas, cheese, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes and toss to combine. Stir in the basil and tarragon, if using."},{"number":4,"text":"Season to taste, garnish with more basil, and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:52:21.180856+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:52:21.180856+00:00"}