Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables in a light sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
Chop Vegetables
Dice the zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Making Sauce
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Combining Everything
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss to combine.
Finish with Cheese and Basil
Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Toss again to combine before serving.