Pasta Primavera Recipe
A medley of seasonal vegetables sautéed with olive oil and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Aromatics
Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
- 6
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
- 8
Pour in the reserved pasta water little by little until you reach your desired consistency.
- 9
Season with salt, black pepper, and toss everything together until well combined.
- 10
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Serving
- 11
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
