Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
Preparing Vegetables
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are slightly softened.
Combining Ingredients
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together to combine.
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
