Jul 14 2026
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Pasta Primavera Recipe

Inspired by Tangiers
Time30m
Serves4

Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Vegetables

Garlic Sauce

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water for later use.

Preparing Vegetables

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.

Making the Garlic Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Garlic Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  2. 6

    Combine Sauce with Vegetables

    Add the cooked vegetables to the garlic in the skillet, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Combining Pasta and Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix Pasta with Vegetables

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetable and garlic mixture. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.

  2. 8

    Add Cheese and Basil

    Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Toss until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.

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