Pasta Primavera with Garlic

Pasta Primavera with Garlic

Al dente pasta tossed with colorful spring vegetables, fresh garlic, lemon, Parmesan, and a light buttery olive oil sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

    Cookware: large pot

  2. Step 2

    Add 1 ¼ tsp (8 gr) of the salt and the pasta. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Pasta, 8.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Reserve ¾ cup (180 ml) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

    Cookware: colander, measuring cup

  4. Step 4

    Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Asparagus, 1.0 piece Bell Pepper, 180.0 gr Broccoli, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the zucchini and green peas. Cook until the zucchini is just tender.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Green Pea, 1.0 piece Zucchini

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Move the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the garlic to the center, then stir until fragrant.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften slightly while retaining their shape.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cherry Tomato

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Add the butter, lemon juice, black pepper, and reserved pasta cooking water. Stir over medium heat until the butter melts and the liquid begins to thicken.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 180.0 gr Pasta cooking water, 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Add the drained pasta and 40 gr of the Parmesan cheese. Toss over medium heat until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  10. Step 10

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the basil and remaining 20 gr Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Basil, 20.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 3 days, and reheat until steaming throughout.

Risk factors

  • Burns from boiling water, steam, and hot oil
  • Perishable cooked pasta, vegetables, butter, and cheese