Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with fresh vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a little pasta water (about 1/2 cup).
Preparing Vegetables
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta cooks, chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut broccoli into small florets.
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
Making Sauce
Season
Stir in red pepper flakes and black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors.
Combine Pasta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce as needed.
Finish with Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Serving
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta primavera in bowls and garnish with fresh chopped basil on top.