Pasta Primavera
Pasta primavera is a vibrant, colorful dish that brings together fresh vegetables and tender pasta in a light garlic sauce, creating a delightful medley of flavors. Perfect for any season, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite ingredients. With its eye-catching presentation and fresh taste, pasta primavera is sure to impress at family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti or penne and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add bell peppers and broccoli; cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and zucchini; cook until all vegetables are tender yet crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Drain cooked pasta and transfer it to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together gently, adding more olive oil if needed.
- Mix in salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Finish with fresh basil or parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg