Pasta Primavera: 7 Amazing Colorful Comfort Recipe
A fresh and colorful Pasta Primavera packed with seasonal vegetables and tossed in a light, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
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12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pasta water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente and reserve pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add broccoli and carrots, cook for several minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Stir in tomatoes and seasonings.
- Add pasta and reserved water, toss well.
- Mix in butter and Parmesan until combined.
- Finish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook vegetables to keep texture fresh.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Add protein if desired.