Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- 7
- 8
Season the Mixture
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
Combining Everything
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Finishing Touches
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the pasta and toss gently to combine.
- 11
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
