Vegetable Garden Primavera Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Linguine/Spaghetti8 Ounce
 Yellow summer squash/Zucchini2 Medium, bias-sliced into 0.5-inch thick pieces
 Broccoli florets2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Asparagus1⁄2 Pound, bias-sliced into 0.5-inch thick pieces
 Carrots2 Medium, bias-sliced into 0.25-inch pieces
 Light cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dried basil1 Teaspoon, crushed
 Pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Prosciutto/Fully cooked ham2 Ounce, cut into thin strips
 Grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2062 Calories from Fat 896

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 105 g161.5%

Saturated Fat 60.6 g303.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 428.5 mg142.8%

Sodium 2302.4 mg95.9%

Total Carbohydrates 199 g66.3%

Dietary Fiber 22.7 g90.7%

Sugars 27.9 g

Protein 95 g190.3%

Vitamin A 741.3% Vitamin C 767.5%

Calcium 137.6% Iron 100.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, cook the yellow summer squash or zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, and carrots in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 to 8 minutes or till vegetables are crisp tender.
Drain.
In a saucepan combine light cream, basil, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
Boil for 8 to 10 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in prosciutto or ham.
Toss together linguine or spaghetti, vegetable mixture, cream mixture, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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