Pasta Primavera

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta, penne, farfalle, etc.; 1/2 cup broccoli florets; 1/2 cup carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A colorful medley of sautéed spring vegetables tossed with pasta and a light Parmesan sauce. Bright, fresh, and vegetarian.

35 minEasyServes 4370 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz pasta, penne, farfalle, etc.
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the 8 oz penne, farfalle, etc. pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4

Add the 1/2 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
5

Add the 1/2 cup sliced zucchini and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
6

Add the 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for just 1-2 minutes more, until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
7

Season the vegetables with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
8

Drain the pasta (remembering to reserve some pasta water) and add it directly to the skillet with the vegetables.
9

Sprinkle in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan if desired.

Questions

Can I make Pasta Primavera dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pasta Primavera gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz pasta, penne, farfalle, etc.. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pasta Primavera keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pasta Primavera?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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