Pasta Primavera
Al dente pasta tossed with colorful spring vegetables, garlic, lemon, Parmesan, basil, and a light olive oil sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the water and 1 ½ tsp (10 gr) salt in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Add the pasta and boil until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
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Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 4
Add the broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the tomatoes and peas. Cook until the tomatoes soften slightly and the peas are hot.
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Step 7
Add the drained pasta, reserved cooking water, and lemon juice. Toss over medium heat until a light sauce coats the pasta.
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Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan, basil, and black pepper, then toss until evenly combined.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming throughout.
Risk factors
- Burns from boiling water and steam
- Cooked pasta and vegetables held too long at room temperature