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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt for flavor.
- 2
Add Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 8 cups of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 6
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together.
- 8
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 9
Finish with Cheese
Sprinkle the pasta primavera with Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Serve immediately.