Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Olive Oil and Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve some pasta water (about 1 cup) for later use.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Halve Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Cooking Vegetables
- 6
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
- 8
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
- 10
Season the Dish
Season the pasta primavera with salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Toss to combine.
- 11
Serve
Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.