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 Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 8 cups of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside the broccoli florets.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped vegetables and broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to help combine.
- 7
Season and Serve
Season with black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Serve warm.