Creamy Rainbow Vegetable Pasta With Lemon and Parmesan

Name: Creamy Rainbow Vegetable Pasta With Lemon and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz penne pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 head broccoli, (cut into bite-sized florets (about 2-3 cups)); 1 yellow squash, (cut into bite-sized slices (about 2 cups)); 1 large bell pepper (or several mini sweet peppers), (cut into bite-sized slices (about 1½ cups)); 1 small red onion, (chopped (about ¾ cup)); 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, (cut in half if they are large ); ⅓ cup fresh basil, (chopped or torn); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, (minced); ¾ cup heavy cream; 3 oz Parmesan cheese, (freshly grated (about ¾ cup)); 1 lemon, (zested and juiced); ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((optional)); kosher salt, (to taste); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); ¼ cup pine nuts, (toasted (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our creamy vegetable pasta, a classic springtime primavera-style dish. With a luxuriously rich lemony parmesan cream sauce and a colorful medley of sautéed veggies, it's a crowd-pleaser for any season!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:43:31 GMT