Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Garlic Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
Cooking Vegetables
- 3
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and chop the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce.
- 8
Season and Garnish
Season with black pepper and toss in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.