Pasta Primavera Italian Vegetables (Printable Version)
Al dente pasta with fresh spring vegetables in a light, zesty sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz penne or spaghetti
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 small yellow squash, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Aromatics & Sauce
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
12 - Juice of 1 lemon
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté 4–5 minutes until just tender.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas. Sauté another 2–3 minutes.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Add drained pasta to skillet with Parmesan and a splash of reserved pasta water as needed. Toss well to combine and heat through.
07 - Stir in fresh basil and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
08 - Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Those crisp tender vegetables make every forkful feel like youre eating straight from a garden
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- You can swap whatever vegetables look best at the market and it still works perfectly
02 -
- Dont overcrowd your skillet or the vegetables will steam instead of getting those gorgeous golden edges
- The pasta water is your secret weapon for transforming a dry dish into something restaurant quality
- Add the fresh herbs at the very last minute or theyll turn dull and sad
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly
- Dont be shy with the salt at each step it builds layers of flavor