Spaghetti Primavera Recipe
spaghetti, spinach, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, roasted garlic, herbs
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pasta
Vegetables
Herbs and Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, clean and chop the zucchini and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini and mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Add the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
- 7
Incorporate Roasted Garlic
Mince the roasted garlic cloves and stir them into the vegetable mixture. Cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to keep it moist.
- 9
Season the Dish
Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Toss well to combine.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your Spaghetti Primavera!