Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water for later use.
Prepare Vegetables
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
- 6
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Stir in the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Season and Serve
Season with black pepper and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving. Serve immediately.