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Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera Recipe
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A delightful and colorful Pasta Primavera recipe that is quick and easy to make. This vegetarian dish is packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, tossed with pasta, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of citrus.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta

Vegetables:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup julienned carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasonings:

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Additional:

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and carrots. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with vegetables. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and basil.
  4. Serve: Heat through and serve with extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
  • Swap in seasonal veggies like asparagus or peas for variation.

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