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
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- 2
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 6
- 7
Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 8
Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Toss Pasta and Veggies
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- 10
Pour in some reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
- 11
Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese, tossing everything together until well combined.
Serving
- 12
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat, add fresh basil, and toss again.
- 13
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.