Name: One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Shrimp
Cook time: 22 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces short pasta, such as penne or fusilli; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 1/2 teaspoons (or more) kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper; 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets; 6 ounces green beans, preferably haricots verts, trimmed; 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1 cup frozen green peas; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil; Red pepper flakes (for serving; optional)

Onepot pasta primavera with shrimp in a bowl.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp round out this springy meal that can be enjoyed all year round.

Recipe information

Total Time
22 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces short pasta, such as penne or fusilli

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 1/2 teaspoons (or more) kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper

1 (10-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets

6 ounces green beans, preferably haricots verts, trimmed

8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on

1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 cup frozen green peas

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil

Red pepper flakes (for serving; optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Place pasta in a large, wide-bottomed pot or large, wide, straight-sided pan. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 3 1/2 cups hot water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook, setting a timer for cooking pasta according to package directions and stirring often. When 5 minutes remain on timer, stir in broccoli and green beans. Cover pot and return to a boil. (If pot starts to dry out at any point, add another 1/2 cup water.) When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in shrimp, tomatoes, peas, and butter. Cover and continue to cook 2 minutes, then uncover and cook, stirring, until pasta is tender, shrimp are cooked through, and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute more.
Step 2
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and 3/4 cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 3
Divide pasta among plates. Top with basil, additional Parmesan, and red pepper, if using.

Recipe notes

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