Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with fresh vegetables and olive oil
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt once boiling.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Cook Vegetables
Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- 6
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
- 7
Season the Dish
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the pasta and vegetables. Toss again until everything is well mixed.
Garnishing
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta before serving.