Pasta Primavera
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
12 oz Pasta (such As Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Or Penne)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
8⅓ fl oz Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
4½ oz Asparagus, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
5 oz Peas (Frozen)
3 oz Diced Bell Pepper
4¼ fl oz Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
¼ tsp Salt And Black Pepper, To Taste
2 fl oz Fresh Basil, For Garnish
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, according to the package instructions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, asparagus, peas, and bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
Season the Pasta Primavera with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Serve the Pasta Primavera hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.