Pasta Primavera is a perfect dish for any time of year, but especially for summer. While it does require turning on the stove, it's really a great way to incorporate market vegetables.
I made this the other day because I had so many wonderful fresh vegetables and I wanted to use them to make a simple weeknight dinner.
How To Make Pasta Primavera
It also comes together pretty quickly - less than 30 minutes. I needed a quick meal as it was an especially busy week. I went to a movie preview (more about that soon) and also helped move my son into an apartment. Oh and it was my birthday weekend too!
Anyhow, back to the recipe. I love using fresh basil, but you can use basil leaves too. Always wash all your vegetables, even if you do not eat the skin, because you do not want to cross-contaminate when you slice through the skin.
I stir fry the vegetables,
and add some wonderful tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes because that is what I had in the house, but you can use chopped Roma or heirloom or hothouse tomatoes too.
Once the vegetables are cooked, you just add them to the pasta and add the cheese.
It is so good and one of our favorites to enjoy!
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For more great easy pasta recipes, check out:
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese - An easy crockpot pasta recipe that does not require pre-boiling of the pasta. So good and so easy!
One-Pot Beef Pasta - A delicious pasta recipe with ground beef and vegetables made in a single pan.
Southwestern Taco Pasta – made on the stovetop in a single skillet with a little heat for a wonderful dinner idea.
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Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta Primavera
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets washed
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- ½ bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 zucchini sliced
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon basil leaves
- pepper
- salt
- 1 lb of spiral pasta
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and keep warm.
- Trim washed broccoli florets into bite sized pieces
- In a skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium heat.
- Stir fry the broccoli, carrot slices, onions for about 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini and fry another 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and oregano and basil leaves. Cook another 1-2 minutes until tomatoes are tender.
- Mix with cooked pasta and butter.
- Add parmesan cheese and lightly toss.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
This recipe is perfect for a summer meal and is also great as a chilled pasta salad the next day.
If you like this recipe, you might like my broccoli and pepper salad. Made with fresh broccoli, peppers, onions and grapes, it is a favorite at our home.
These recipes go great with my Cheesy Garlic Bread, made with just 5 ingredients!
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Akaleistar
That looks really good! My favorite way to eat veggies is to mix them in with something else 🙂
Raquel
Thanks Ashley! Yes, they are so good with other great food.
Tamara
One of my old favorites of all time! I love the inclusion of parmesan cheese. It looks delightful. And eating fresh veggies with pasta is just so good.
Raquel
Thank you Tamara! Yes, pasta makes everything better to me LOL!
Sonia Barton
Oh I miss my zucchini this year I didn't plant because I thought I was moving and here we are almost August and the move hasn't happened. This year I'm planting no matter what! For now it warrants a trip to the farmers market!
Raquel
I love zucchini Sonia and how cool that you have a garden! I usually go to the farmer's market when I can because it is so fresh!
debbiedoos
This is one of my favorite dishes to order out. I have never made it. Thanks for the easy recipe!
Pauline Molinari
This looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
Raquel
Thank you for hosting Pauline!