Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt once boiling.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 1 cup of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 4
Prepare Vegetables
Chop 1 cup of bell peppers, 1 cup of zucchini, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 medium carrot (sliced), and 1 cup of broccoli florets.
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 4 tbs of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Add Vegetables
Add all prepared vegetables to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine.
- 9
Add Seasoning
Stir in 1 tsp of black pepper and mix well. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water for moisture.
- 10
Finish with Cheese and Basil
Remove from heat and mix in 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cups of chopped fresh basil.