Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boiling Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cooking Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Usually, this takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Draining Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Heating Oil
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Cooking Vegetables
Add the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combining Pasta and Vegetables
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the drained pasta to the skillet.
- 8
Seasoning
Season with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together until evenly combined.
- 9
Adding Cheese and Basil
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil over the pasta and vegetables, tossing again to distribute.
Serving
- 10
Serving
Serve the Pasta Primavera warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.