Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 12 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing 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 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 7
Season
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the vegetables, stirring well to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 9
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with 0.25 cups of chopped fresh basil, and serve warm.
