Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables in a light sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Making the Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the vegetable broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Combining Everything
- 8
Mix Pasta with Sauce and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 9
Add Parmesan Cheese
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Serving
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil before serving. Enjoy your Pasta Primavera!