Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with fresh vegetables and a light tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 12 oz of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Halve Tomatoes
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (14 oz), basil (1 tbs), oregano (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.25 tsp). Simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetable sauce.
- 9
Garnish
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese (0.5 cup) and fresh basil (0.25 cup).
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