Forum-Ready Pasta Primavera

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A light, colorful pasta dish featuring seasonal vegetables in a garlic-herb sauce, celebrating the community's fresh spirit. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fettuccine pasta, zucchini, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sliced zucchini, 1 cup broccoli florets, and 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly golden at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats the pasta and thickens, adding more pasta water if too dry.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.

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