Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- 7
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the cooked vegetables.
- 9
Add Seasoning
Pour in the reserved pasta water, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to combine.
- 10
Finish with Cheese and Basil
Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Toss until well mixed.
Serving
- 11
Plate and Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.