Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Cooking Vegetables
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
- 5
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 7
Season and Serve
Season with salt, black pepper, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
