Simple Pasta Primavera
15min
25min
1
420
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, try to time the pasta to finish cooking right as your vegetables are done. This ensures your pasta will be perfectly al dente and your vegetables will maintain their vibrant colors and textures. If you're meal prepping, slightly undercook the vegetables as they'll continue to soften when reheated.
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Ingredients
2 oz fettuccine pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 medium, sliced red bell pepper
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp, grated parmesan cheese
1/2 small, juiced lemon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
While waiting for the water to boil, wash and prepare all vegetables: slice the red bell pepper, cut broccoli into small florets, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
- 3
Add 2 oz of fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes).
- 4
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add 1 cup of broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli begins to soften but remains crisp.
- 8
Add 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 9
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 10
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine.
- 11
Add the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of black pepper, and 1/8 tsp of red pepper flakes (if using).
- 12
If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- 13
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp of chopped fresh basil.
- 14
Transfer to a serving plate and top with 2 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
420
15g
52g
18g
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