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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the broccoli into small florets.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add all the chopped vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help combine the ingredients.
- 6
Season the Pasta Primavera
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture. Toss again to combine thoroughly.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, and add the chopped fresh basil. Toss gently and serve warm. Enjoy your Pasta Primavera!