Pasta Primavera Recipe
Fresh vegetables sautéed and served over pasta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a 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 and then drain the pasta in a colander.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 8
Season and Serve
Season with black pepper and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.