Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh 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 water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Typically, this will take about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Incorporate Spinach and Tomatoes
Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine well.
- 9
Season the Pasta Primavera
Season with black pepper and add reserved pasta water as needed for moisture.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Serve warm.
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