Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with fresh vegetables and marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook Vegetables
Add 1 cup each of diced bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli florets. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 7
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour 2 cups of marinara sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Season
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the sauce and stir until well mixed.
- 10
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce and vegetables.
- 11
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.