Gluten Free Pasta Primavera (one pot ish)

One-Pot (Mostly) Gluten-Free Pasta Primavera This recipe aims for maximum flavor and minimal dishes. The pasta is cooked separately but then all combined and finished in one pot. Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the Pasta (Separately): Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. (Reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water is a good idea if you want to thin out the sauce later, but for this recipe, the broth should suffice.)

Step 2

Sauté Aromatics: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Add Harder Vegetables and Seasoning: Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften slightly but are still crisp-tender.

Step 4

Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and milk (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Combine and Finish: Add the cooked and drained gluten-free pasta to the pot with the vegetables and broth. Stir well to combine. Add the cherry tomatoes and frozen peas.

Step 6

Simmer to Combine Flavors: Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, the peas are heated through, and the sauce has thickened slightly. The pasta will absorb some of the liquid.

Step 7

Stir in Cheese and Lemon: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of reserved pasta water or a little more broth.

Step 8

Serve: Divide the pasta primavera among bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.