Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light olive oil dressing.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped vegetables. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- 6
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Everything
- 8
Toss Pasta and Vegetables
In the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, add the drained pasta and pour the dressing over it. Toss everything together to combine evenly.
- 9
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and toss again to incorporate.
- 10
Serve
Serve the Pasta Primavera warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
