Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables and a light tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Make the Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then let simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetable sauce. Toss everything together gently until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 8
Serve with Garnish
Serve the pasta primavera hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.