Simple Pasta Primavera recipe

Ingredients:

- 8 oz (225g) pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or any pasta of your choice)

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1 medium zucchini, sliced

- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced

- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)

- 1 cup broccoli florets

- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)

- Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. Add the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, broccoli florets, and mushrooms to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the vegetables and any juices in the skillet. If the pasta seems too dry, you can add more pasta water as needed.

5. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta primavera. Toss again to combine.

6. Serve the pasta primavera hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and colorful Pasta Primavera! It's a flavorful way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables with pasta. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

More to Explore