Marinara<\/a> is a red sauce made of tomatoes, and primavera is a white pasta sauce made with olive oil or butter, cream and Parmesan cheese. Since the dish is also loaded with fresh or frozen veggies, it sneaks in some added vitamins too.<\/p>\nHow can I make this recipe for pasta primavera better?<\/h3>\n
We didn’t go overboard with spices or fresh herbs, since most pasta primaveras don’t, but you certainly can! Try adding dried spices like oregano, red pepper flakes or garlic powder. Or fresh herbs like basil or tarragon leaves. You could even add a squeeze of lemon for a citrusy finish.<\/p>\n
How can I make pasta primavera healthier?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Using a small amount of a rich ingredient, like heavy cream, is a smart way to keep a dish tasting indulgent while keeping the calories in check.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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This was so delicious! My husband decided to cook this and he added shrimp in bite sized pieces. It was so quick and easy to prepare and coupled with an herbed artisan bread it was a favorite meal!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LPHJKitchen"},"reviewBody":"
Love this light and flavorful dish! I really enjoyed the variety of vegetables. Super refreshing and flavorful! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Megan"},"reviewBody":"Loved this dish so much! :) Super simple and tasty. Can't wait to make again. I added some red pepper flakes and garlic powder as well. Thank you for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ZacharyJason"},"reviewBody":"I love garlic and pepper, so the first time I made this I doubled the garlic and the pepper. I also salted the veggies when I sauteed them. I also added sauteed chicken breast. The second time I made this, I tripled the garlic, used a red pepper in place of the cherry tomatoes and added Italian seasoning. Turned a good recipe into an even better one. 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This is now a family favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"This was really easy to make and quite yummy. I did as others suggested and threw the tomatoes in last, then kept it on the heat just long enough for them to heat up. Next time I think I'll cut back a tad on the tomatoes, there just seemed to be a lot of them. I added just a bit of extra garlic in too. At first it didn't seem like there would be enough \"sauce\" but it worked out in the end. I did cut the recipe in half and 3 servings was about right. Served it with pull-apart garlic bread.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"eyeball4"},"reviewBody":"much better if you cook it and THEN add the tomatoes!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4263"},"reviewBody":"I added a bit of fish sauce to punch it up a bit, but otherwise was a good quick dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Springscook"},"reviewBody":"I doubled the pasta to 12 oz and the garlic (2 cloves). It was very good. I am Italian and thought the recipe needed more garlic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tomcatlover"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! Made a few changes to be healthier","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shandan23"},"reviewBody":"I made this last night for dinner and everyon told me its a \"keeper\" recipe and not to lose it. It was good however I was the only one that didnt care for the cooked cherry tomatoes. I did use Rotini spiral noodles; and to cut down cooking and prep time i bought a bag of the Bolthouse Farms Premium Sweet Petites baby carrots. I picked out the smaller ones from the bag and just put in the amount I knew my family would eat. It was a really good meal, i would like to try out some different spices for it as i thought it could use a little something more. But overall definately a keeper, i will make this again! Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sweetpea_119"},"reviewBody":"I liked it so well, we ate it twice in less than a week! 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