Pasta Primavera
A vibrant pasta dish loaded with fresh spring vegetables and a light garlic olive oil sauce.
This Pasta Primavera celebrates the flavors of fresh vegetables tossed with perfectly al dente pasta. It's an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Tomatoes - 200 g
- Lemon Juice - 15 ml
- Red Bell Pepper - 1 pc
- Zucchini - 1 pc
- Pasta - 400 g
- Broccoli - 150 g
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Pepper - 0.5 tsp
- Olive Oil - 40 ml
- Parmesan Cheese - 30 g
- Basil - 15 g
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 3
Add cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, diced zucchini, and broccoli florets; cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
Step 4
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet along with torn fresh basil leaves.
Step 5
Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice.
Step 6
Serve warm with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Cook's Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a little more olive oil just before serving.