Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta served with seasonal vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta 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. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 3
Add Remaining Vegetables
Stir in the broccoli and cherry tomatoes. Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Incorporate Fresh Basil
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- 6
Finish with Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.