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 Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and wash the spinach.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spinach
Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
Making the Sauce
- 6
- 7
Season the Mixture
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Serve the pasta primavera hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.