Description
A delightful and colorful Shrimp Primavera Pasta dish celebrating fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli florets, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta and mix everything well to coat with olive oil and seasoning.
- Serve the Shrimp Primavera Pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Presentation is key! Pair with a light salad or garlic bread and a chilled glass of white wine for an elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Pasta, Primavera, Quick Meal, Healthy Dinner