Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add Chopped Vegetables
Add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine.
- 7
Add Flavorings
Stir in the fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and season with black pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.