Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables and herbs
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Vegetable Ingredients
Herb and Seasoning Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once boiling, add 8 cups of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and green beans into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Cooking Vegetables
- 6
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic (3 cloves) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 8
- 9
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 10
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- 11
Toss Ingredients
Toss everything together, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed.
- 12
Add Herbs and Cheese
Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with black pepper to taste.