Spaghetti Primavera with Goat Cheese recipe served on a plate, by East Side Mario's
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Spaghetti Primavera With Goat Cheese Recipe

Italian vegetables and bruschetta sautéed in a pesto primavera sauce topped with goat cheese.

Inspired by East Side Mario's
Time30m
Serves4
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Vegetables

Sauce

Topping

Method

Prepare the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Sauté the Vegetables

  1. 4

    Chop Vegetables

    While the pasta is cooking, chop the zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add garlic, zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  4. 7

    Add Spinach and Tomatoes

    Stir in the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Combine and Serve

  1. 8

    Mix with Pesto

    Lower the heat and add the cooked spaghetti and pesto to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

  2. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the spaghetti primavera in bowls, crumbling goat cheese on top and garnishing with fresh basil.

  3. 10

    Enjoy!

    Enjoy your delicious Spaghetti Primavera with Goat Cheese!

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