Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables and a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Garlic Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Stir in the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
Making the Garlic Sauce
- 6
- 7
Season and Mix
Stir the garlic into the vegetables and add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Combining Everything
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Add Cheese and Basil
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Mix until everything is well combined.