Description
A fresh and flavorful Pasta Primavera recipe featuring a variety of colorful vegetables and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the vegetables. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish.
- Feel free to swap in any seasonal vegetables you have on hand, such as carrots, peas, or spinach, for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg