Creamy Pasta Primavera
A delicious vegetable packed creamy pasta primavera that's super easy and perfect for busy weeknights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian Vegetable Pasta, Pasta Primavera, Spring Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories 240 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
list of 10 items
2 6 ounce boxes Horizon White Cheddar Cheesy Mac (plus 4 tablespoons Horizon Organic Butter and ½ cup Horizon Organic Milk called for on the package)
2 additional tablespoons Horizon Organic Butter
2 carrots diced
1 zucchini diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
15 grape tomatoes halved
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup frozen peas
Optional garnish: chopped fresh basil leaves; Horizon Organic Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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Instructions
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1. Prepare both boxes of Cheesy Mac according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, melt additional 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes.
Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 1-2 more minutes, or until tender.
3. Add the prepared mac and cheese to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine. Add the frozen peas to the hot skillet and stir until warmed
through (about 1 minute). Garnish with fresh basil and shredded cheese, if desired.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking for a smaller family? You can easily cut all of the ingredients in half (using just one box of Cheesy Mac), and prepare according to the instructions
above.
Want to Prep Ahead? For even speedier last-minute prep, I like to chop all of the vegetables in advance and keep them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
When it's time to make dinner, the prep work is already done!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pasta Primavera
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 397mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 86.1%
Vitamin C 67.1%
Calcium 7.1%
Iron 6.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
A delicious vegetable packed creamy pasta primavera that's super easy and perfect for busy weeknights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian Vegetable Pasta, Pasta Primavera, Spring Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories 240 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
list of 10 items
2 6 ounce boxes Horizon White Cheddar Cheesy Mac (plus 4 tablespoons Horizon Organic Butter and ½ cup Horizon Organic Milk called for on the package)
2 additional tablespoons Horizon Organic Butter
2 carrots diced
1 zucchini diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
15 grape tomatoes halved
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup frozen peas
Optional garnish: chopped fresh basil leaves; Horizon Organic Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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Instructions
list of 3 items
1. Prepare both boxes of Cheesy Mac according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, melt additional 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes.
Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 1-2 more minutes, or until tender.
3. Add the prepared mac and cheese to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine. Add the frozen peas to the hot skillet and stir until warmed
through (about 1 minute). Garnish with fresh basil and shredded cheese, if desired.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking for a smaller family? You can easily cut all of the ingredients in half (using just one box of Cheesy Mac), and prepare according to the instructions
above.
Want to Prep Ahead? For even speedier last-minute prep, I like to chop all of the vegetables in advance and keep them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
When it's time to make dinner, the prep work is already done!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pasta Primavera
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 397mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 86.1%
Vitamin C 67.1%
Calcium 7.1%
Iron 6.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
