Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
- 4
Add Zucchini and Spinach
Add the sliced zucchini and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the spinach wilts.
- 5
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Mix the Pasta with Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- 7
Add Parmesan Cheese
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to combine, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving. Serve warm and enjoy your Pasta Primavera!