Primavera Contadina – Dalla Casa Buitoni

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant summer vegetable sauce perfect for pasta lovers
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This Primavera Contadina is a classic Italian-American pasta sauce that celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. It combines tender zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet bell peppers with a rich tomato base infused with garlic and basil. The vegetables are sautéed until just tender-crisp, preserving their bright colors and nutritious value. This dish is incredibly versatile, making it an excellent weeknight dinner option or a light side for meatless Mondays. The balance of savory tomato paste, aromatic herbs, and fresh produce creates a comforting yet healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and seasonal veggies, ensuring a delicious result every time you cook it.

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Primavera Contadina – Dalla Casa Buitoni

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 97.5

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This Primavera Contadina is a classic Italian-American pasta sauce that celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. It combines tender zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet bell peppers with a rich tomato base infused with garlic and basil. The vegetables are saut&# 195;©ed until just tender-crisp, preserving their bright colors and nutritious value. This dish is incredibly versatile, making it an excellent weeknight dinner option or a light side for meatless Mondays. The balance of savory tomato paste, aromatic herbs, and fresh produce creates a comforting yet healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and seasonal veggies, ensuring a delicious result every time you cook it.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper.
  4. Sauté the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp.
  5. Pour in the reserved tomato juice from the diced tomatoes, adding the tomato paste, warm water, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and the chopped fresh basil.
  8. Simmer gently for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
  9. Prepare the linguine according to package directions until al dente.
  10. Serve the primavera sauce over the cooked pasta.
  11. Garnish with sliced ripe olives and additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 97.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g9%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 8.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: primavera, pasta sauce, italian, vegetarian, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, summer vegetables, linguine, easy dinner, healthy, mediterranean, vegan, quick meal, home cooking, comfort food, seasonal
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