Pasta Primavera Recipe
A delightful pasta dish with fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
- 6
Add Broth and Season
Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Mix in Pasta and Cheese
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the vegetables and broth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil before serving.