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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Pasta
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the broccoli into small florets.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the Vegetables
Add the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- 5
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with vegetables. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the primavera hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
