Pasta Primavera with Spinach

Pasta Primavera with Spinach recipe videos

Pasta Primavera with Spinach is a vibrant, vegetable-forward pasta dish that typically features al dente pasta tossed with fresh, seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and tender spinach. Originating in the United States, it's often associated with Italian-American cuisine and celebrates the bounty of spring ('primavera' means spring in Italian).

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the pasta, with a moderate amount of protein if cheese or legumes are added, and is generally lower in fat unless prepared with a heavy cream sauce. It provides key nutrients like fiber, vitamins A, C, and K from the vegetables, and offers a rough ballpark of 400-600 calories per serving, depending on portion size and sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	25 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Folate	100 mcg DFE
Vitamin K	90 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Pasta Primavera is a classic example of Italian-American culinary innovation, famously created in New York in the 1970s to showcase fresh produce. Nutritionally, it's a flexible template for a balanced meal, allowing for easy customization to boost vegetable intake and accommodate various dietary preferences.