Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a light sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the spaghetti or fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta cooks, wash and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the chopped vegetables and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir in the fresh spinach and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 7
Add Sauce Ingredients
Drizzle the lemon juice over the pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and season with black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.