Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTower CaféPasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café
Time30m
Serves4

Pasta with fresh vegetables

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain Pasta

    Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse.

Preparing Vegetables

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

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

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Mix Everything Together

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine, then season with salt, black pepper, and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

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