Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables in a light sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
Making the Sauce
- 6
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
- 8
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes) to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 9
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- 10
Add Broth and Seasonings
Pour in the vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 11
Combine
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. If the mixture is too dry, add some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
- 12
Add Cheese
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Serving
- 13
Plate and Garnish
Serve the pasta primavera warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves on top.
