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Summer Vegetable Pasta Primavera: A Fresh Recipe Delight

A fresh and vibrant Summer Vegetable Pasta Primavera recipe featuring seasonal vegetables and a light olive oil sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

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.

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