
Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera
Nutty whole wheat penne loaded with seasonal vegetables in a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Fibre-rich and satisfying.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
4
Calories
310
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Base
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Build the Sauce
Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
“Whole wheat pasta needs a bit more sauce than regular — its nutty flavour and rougher texture absorb more liquid.”
— Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
310
cal
26g
Protein
11g
Fat
63g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
682mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Always salt your pasta water generously — it should taste like the sea.
- •Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
- •Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.
Reviews (4)
Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pâtes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.
Facile à préparer et tellement bon! Même mes enfants difficiles ont vidé leur assiette. Je recommande fortement.
Excellente recette! J'ai suivi les instructions à la lettre et le résultat était parfait. Ma femme a adoré.
Made this last night and my family loved it! The sauce was perfect and so easy to make. Will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef


