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 salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Mince the garlic and add it to the heated oil, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
- 8
Season
Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- 10
Add Reserved Pasta Water
Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to help create a light sauce.
- 11
Finish with Cheese
Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and toss everything together until well combined.