Penne With Spring Vegetables

Who says pasta has to be heavy? This light-and-fresh dish highlights basil, asparagus, squash and cherry tomatoes, mixing them with always delicious penne pasta. Tossed in a light coating of olive oil, this is the perfect meal for an al fresco spring dinner.

under 30 mins
dinner
Updated on 10 June 2024

Ingredients for servings

    Penne with Spring Vegetables

  • 1 box Barilla® ProteinPLUS® penne pasta

  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 0.5 cup white onion chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic minced

  • asparagus trimmed, sliced on a bias

  • 2.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved

  • 2 cup yellow squash chopped

  • 6 leaves fresh basil cut into strips

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add onions and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus and continue to cook for 3 additional minutes. Add tomatoes and squash, sautéing an additional 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Immediately add hot pasta to the skillet. Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with fresh basil strips and serve.

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