A light pasta loaded with seasonal vegetables in a garlic olive oil sauce.
Nutritionally Reviewed
By Daily Diet Team, Registered Nutritionist
Nutrition Per Serving
380kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
54g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup asparagus, cut
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
- Lemon juice
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta al dente.
- 2
Sauté garlic in olive oil 30 seconds.
- 3
Add zucchini, squash, and asparagus. Cook 5 minutes.
- 4
Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
- 5
Toss with pasta and a splash of pasta water.
- 6
Finish with lemon juice, basil, and red pepper flakes.
