Pasta Primavera Recipe
Vegetable pasta dish, served with a rich tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Crushed Tomatoes
Pour in 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
Combining Pasta and Vegetables
- 8
Add Vegetables
Stir in the chopped vegetables into the tomato sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- 9
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together gently to combine.
- 10
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil, mixing well.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta primavera hot, garnished with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.