Penne Primavera⏱ 35 min total

Penne Primavera

Per 1 serving · 272 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
315
16%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    51g
    62% of calories
  • Fat
    7.2g
    19% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Penne Primavera (272 g) has 315 calories, with 16 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 7.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin A (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
116cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
42g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.5g
2.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein31%
  • Dietary fiber34%
  • Vitamin A23%
  • Vitamin C50%
  • Vitamin K46%
  • Thiamine29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Calcium18%
  • Zinc19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil and crushed garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Place the chopped broccoli and julienned carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.

  3. 3

    In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and crushed garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic.

  4. 4

    Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet, mix in the peas, and cover skillet. Continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Toss with the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (272 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A205 μg
23%
Vitamin C45 mg
50%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K56 μg
46%
Thiamine0.4 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin4 mg
23%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
23%
Folate (B9)74 μg
19%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
6%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline16 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium182 mg
18%
Iron3 mg
35%
Potassium392 mg
8%
Magnesium103 mg
24%
Phosphorus272 mg
39%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.3 mg
33%
Manganese2 mg
85%
Selenium46 μg
83%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene641 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene1,868 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0.5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.2 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol22 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 315 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 60min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 38min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 44min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Penne Primavera?

One serving of Penne Primavera (1 serving) has 315 calories, which works out to 116 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Penne Primavera high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Penne Primavera keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Penne Primavera?

700 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Penne Primavera?

2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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