Pasta Primavera 🍝🌱🍅
This Pasta Primavera is a light and colorful dish packed with fresh, vibrant veggies and a burst of flavor! 🌽🍅 Perfect for a quick and healthy meal. 🥦🌿
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your favorite) 🍝
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped 🧅
- 1 bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons 🥒
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets 🥦
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. 🍝💧
- Sauté the Veggies:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened. 🌶️🧅
- Add the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli, sautéing for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender. 🥒🍅🥦
- Add Garlic and Lemon:
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. 🧄🌟
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 🍋🧂
- Combine Pasta and Veggies:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing with the veggies. If needed, add a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. 🍝🌱
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and grated Parmesan. 🧀🌿
Tips for Success:
- Feel free to mix up the veggies – add peas, asparagus, or spinach for variety! 🍃
- For a creamy version, stir in some heavy cream or a spoonful of ricotta. 🍦🥄
- Serve with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil for added richness. 🧀🍽️
Enjoy your Pasta Primavera – a light, flavorful dish bursting with the freshness of summer veggies! 🍝🍅🌱