Description
Pasta Primavera is a vibrant dish that combines fresh vegetables and pasta, celebrating the flavors of spring. It’s a healthy and visually appealing meal that can be customized with various ingredients.
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: 1 cup, sliced
- Zucchini: 1 cup, sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Carrots: 1 cup, thinly sliced
- Broccoli: 1 cup, small florets
- Spinach: 2 cups, fresh
- Pasta (Spaghetti, Penne, Fusilli, Whole Wheat, or Gluten-Free): 8 oz
- Olive Oil: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup, torn
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and slicing them as needed.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet, cooking until tender, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables, adding reserved pasta water if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to mix and match vegetables based on your preferences.
- For a vegan version, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Experiment with different types of pasta for variety.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pasta Primavera, Vegetarian Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipe, Spring Pasta Dish