Easy Pasta Primavera

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Pasta Primavera is a classic Italian American recipe that's loaded with spring vegetables. It has a light and fresh sauce and is the perfect break from heavier winter foods!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian American

Keyword: Best Pasta Primavera recipe, Pasta Primavera Recipe, Primavera Pasta

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sliced zucchini
½ cup frozen peas
½ bell pepper
5 ounces halved cherry tomatoes
1 carrot cut into ribbons
3 minced cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the ingredients and cook the 8 ounces uncooked pasta according to the package directions. Add the 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the pan is hot, add the 1 sliced zucchini, ½ cup frozen peas, ½ bell pepper , 5 ounces halved cherry tomatoes, 1 carrot cut into ribbons, and 3 minced cloves garlic and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in the 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water.
Drain the pasta, add it to the pan, and toss. Just before serving, stir in the ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste as needed.

Notes

Feel free to swap out any veggies you don't like. This is a very forgiving recipe!

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