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A colorful bowl of fresh Pasta Primavera with assorted vegetables

Best way to grow a perfect Pasta Primavera in 30 minutes

This recipe title seems to be a mismatch, as "growing" pasta primavera is not a culinary term. It's possible there's a misunderstanding of how pasta primavera is made. This recipe will focus on quickly preparing a delicious pasta primavera.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g Spaghetti or your preferred pasta
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Asparagus spears trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Zucchini chopped
  • 1 Bell pepper any color, thinly sliced
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, and bell pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combining and Finishing
  1. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, vegetable broth, and lemon juice to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine, adding a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables based on what's in season or your preferences. A splash of white wine can be added with the vegetable broth for extra flavor. For a creamier sauce, add a tablespoon of cream cheese or a dairy-free alternative during the final step.