Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Garlic Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 5
Season the Vegetables
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the vegetables and toss to combine.
Combine and Serve
- 6
- 7
Add Parmesan Cheese
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to combine until the cheese is melted.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh basil, and serve immediately.