Vegan Pasta Primavera

Vegan Pasta Primavera

Short pasta and colorful spring vegetables tossed in a light lemon, olive oil, and nutritional yeast sauce with fresh basil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the vegetables, garlic, and basil as specified in the ingredient list.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 ½ tsp (15 gr) salt.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large pot

  3. Step 3

    Add the pasta and cook until just al dente. Reserve 180 ml (¾ cup) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Pasta

    Cookware: colander, large pot, measuring cup

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, asparagus, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Asparagus, 180.0 gr Broccoli, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Red Bell Pepper

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the zucchini, peas, garlic, remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the zucchini is crisp-tender.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 120.0 gr Green Pea, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt, 180.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the cherry tomatoes and cook over medium heat just until they begin to soften.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cherry Tomato

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast to the skillet. Toss over medium heat until a light sauce coats the pasta.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 25.0 gr Nutritional Yeast, 180.0 gr Pasta cooking water

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the basil and remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, then serve.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 15.0 gr Fresh Basil

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

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 hot throughout.

Risk factors

  • Knife handling during vegetable preparation
  • Steam and boiling water when cooking and draining pasta
  • Cooked pasta can support bacterial growth if held warm for too long

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