Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 8 cups of pasta and a teaspoon of salt. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 5
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Mince Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 7
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 8
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 9
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
- 10
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together to combine.
- 11
Season
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again to ensure even distribution.
- 12
Serve with Parmesan
Serve the Pasta Primavera warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
