Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add 1 cup each of bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and sliced carrots to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Add Spinach
Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Season Vegetables
Season the vegetables with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine.
Combining Pasta and Vegetables
- 9
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together over low heat for 2 minutes to combine.
- 10
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.