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Chef’s Blend Pasta Primavera

Garden-fresh vegetables sautéed in olive oil and tossed with Tavolini Fully Cooked Fresh Penne Pasta, this vibrant vegetarian primavera delivers bright, seasonal flavor with fast, efficient execution.

This Pasta Primavera celebrates fresh vegetable flavor without the labor of a scratch pasta program, built on the ready-to-finish convenience of Tavolini Fully Cooked Fresh Penne Pasta (#835900). Red onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and julienned red and green bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil, seasoned with Trade East Chef’s Blend Seasoning (#434468), and finished with a white wine or vegetable stock deglaze that pulls everything together into a light, cohesive pan sauce. Topped with shaved Parmesan and fresh parsley, this is a clean, colorful, vegetarian-friendly entrée that executes in under 35 minutes and delivers strong visual appeal on any menu.

Ingredients
  • 5 lbs. Tavolini Fully Cooked Penne #835900
  • 12 oz. zucchini, half-moon slices (1/4″ thick)
  • 12 oz. yellow squash, half-moon slices (1/4″ thick)
  • 10 oz. red and green bell peppers, julienned
  • 6 oz. red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Trade East Chef’s Blend Seasoning #434468
  • 4 oz. dry white wine or vegetable stock (deglazing)
  • 4 oz. shaved Parmesan (garnish)
  • 1 oz. fresh flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped (garnish)

Prep & Assembly:

  1. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large rondeau or wide sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add red onion and cook 3 – 4 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize at the edges.
  2. Add the vegetables: Add julienned red and green bell peppers and cook 2 – 3 minutes. Add zucchini and yellow squash and cook an additional 3 – 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until all vegetables are tender but still have a slight bite. Avoid overcooking to preserve color and texture.
  3. Season and deglaze: Sprinkle Trade East Chef’s Blend Seasoning (#434468) evenly over the vegetables and toss to coat. Deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable stock, scraping up any fond. Allow the liquid to reduce by half (approximately 1 – 2 minutes).
  4. Add the pasta: Add Tavolini Fully Cooked Fresh Penne Pasta (#835900) directly from package. Toss thoroughly with the vegetables and pan sauce over medium heat for 2 – 3 minutes until the pasta is heated through and fully coated.
  5. Taste and adjust: Check seasoning and adjust as needed. If the dish feels dry, add a small splash of vegetable stock or olive oil to loosen.
  6. Plate and garnish: Portion into 10 oz. servings. Top each with shaved Parmesan and a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley. Serve immediately.

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