Description
Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and colorful dish that features fresh vegetables tossed with pasta, making it a delightful and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pasta Primavera, Vegetarian Pasta, Veggie Pasta, Healthy Pasta Dish