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Pasta Primavera
A vibrant and flavorful spring-inspired pasta dish loaded with sautéed seasonal vegetables, garlic, and herbs, all tossed in a light and zesty olive oil sauce. This recipe is perfect for using up whatever vegetables you have on hand and can be customized to your taste. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
FOR THE VEGETABLES
- 3 cups spring mix vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli) 375g
- 4 cloves garlic cloves 12g
FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 tbsp olive oil 40g
- ¼ cup fresh parsley 15g
- ¼ cup fresh basil 15g
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 30g
- 1 tsp salt 5g
- ½ tsp black pepper 2g
- 1 lb pasta (such as bowtie or penne)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 120g
Steps
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 1 lbpasta (such as bowtie or penne)
- 1 tspsalt
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Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic cloves
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Step 3
Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3 cupsspring mix vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli)
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Step 4
Stir in chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- ¼ cupfresh parsley
- ¼ cupfresh basil
- 2 tbsplemon juice
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Step 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the vegetable mixture. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to achieve a light sauce.
- 1 lbpasta (such as bowtie or penne)
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Step 6
Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 1 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Nutritional info
Estimated nutritional value per serving. Not medical advice. Learn more.
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