Description
A fresh and vibrant Summer Vegetable Pasta Primavera recipe featuring seasonal vegetables and a light olive oil sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and the tomatoes start to soften.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider tossing in cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Feel free to substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand, such as asparagus or spinach, to customize the dish to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg