Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt once boiling.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, carrot, and broccoli to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 7
Season Vegetables
Sprinkle in black pepper and mix well.
Combining
- 8
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to help combine.
- 9
Add Cheese
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- 10
Garnish
Remove from heat and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
