Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce

Name: Pasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 1/3 cup water; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 6 ounces multigrain spaghetti, uncooked; 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (Optional); 1 tablespoon lemon juice

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 25 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 7 views

If you're not using a high-protein pasta, you can double the protein per serving by adding 8 ounces cooked and sliced chicken breast. Double the sauce in Step 1 to keep the dish creamy.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.3g 9%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 314mg 14%

Total Carbohydrate 47.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber 10.8g 39%

Total Sugars 7.6g

Protein 14.9g 30%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.

Uncover and let cool slightly.

Transfer to a food processor.

Add cheese, water, and black pepper.

Cover and pulse until smooth.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and bell pepper the last 5 minutes.

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Return pasta mixture to pot and stir in cauliflower sauce.