Pasta Primavera Recipe
Penne pasta with fresh vegetables and marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Also, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and prepare the broccoli florets.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic (from the garlic cloves) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
- 5
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 6
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together gently until well combined and heated through.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Pasta Primavera hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.