Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with fresh 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, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
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. Then add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 5
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss well to combine.
- 7
Season the Dish
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- 8
Finish with Cheese
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Dish
Serve the Pasta Primavera warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.