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Pasta Primavera the Whole Family Will Love for a Fresh Veggie Summer Dinner

Easy Pasta Primavera Family Summer Fresh Veggie Dinner

Pasta primavera family summer recipe with fresh vegetables. Easy primavera pasta kids love. Try this Italian dinner tonight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Pasta Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta (penne or fusilli works best)
  • 2 cups zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups bell peppers, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving one cup of pasta water for later use.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for exactly 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the firmer vegetables first: zucchini and bell peppers go in together. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften slightly at the edges.
  4. Toss in broccoli florets and snap peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green. The pasta primavera family summer recipe depends on maintaining crisp-tender texture throughout.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring gently for 1 minute until tomatoes just begin releasing their juices. Pour in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water.
  6. Toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil and parsley just before serving. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.