Pasta Prima Vera Aglio e Olio Style

This time of year prima Vera vegetables are simply what you can find in the produce aisle. The mix in this recipe will probably be available in most stores.  We’re serving this pasta in garlic and olive oil which some call the “Mother Sauce.”   It is one of the most simple sauces to carry off and is fabulously delicious! You can substitute nearly endless variations of herbs and vegetables to this pasta dish if you wish.
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Pasta Prima Vera Aglio e Oglio

Produce

1 head garlic 

one bunch green onions

red or green leaf lettuce (if needed)

cucumber (if needed)

1 green pepper

1 red bell pepper

6 oz. broccoli

one 6  inch zucchini 

1 large carrot 

6 medium mushrooms 

cherry tomatoes (if needed)

Canned/Dried Foods

whole wheat penne pasta

one 15 oz. can garbanzo beans 

good olive oil (if needed)

red pepper flakes (if needed)

Frozen Foods

frozen peas (if needed)

Meat/Fish/Poultry

Chilled Foods/Dairy

shredded Parmesan (if needed)

 

Nutritional Value Pasta Prima Vera Aglio e Olio

Nutritional Analysis

Aglio e Olio Pasta

Per Serving

Calories: 670

Protein: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 79 g

Total Fat: 29 g

(Saturated Fat: 4 g)

Dietary Fiber: 17 g

Cholesterol: 5 mg

Sodium: 430 mg

% calories from fat: 41.2 %

Serving Size:

Five oz. cooked pasta with 1-1/2 C. vegggies mixture topped with 1 T. shredded Parmesan. One dressed side salad.

Side Salad

Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Calories: 210

Protein: 19 g

Carbohydrates: 62 g

Total Fat: 3 g

(Saturated Fat: 3 g

Dietary Fiber:13 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 20 mg

% calories from fat: 12.8%

1 side salad with 2 T. low fat dressing

Meal Totals

Per Serving

Calories: 730

Protein: 39 g

Carbohydrates: 130 g

Total Fat: 25 g

(Saturated Fat: 8 g

Dietary Fiber: 27 g

Cholesterol: 10 mg

Sodium: 390 mg

% calories from fat: 30.82 %