Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces tricolor fusilli; 4 cups broccoli florets; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 cup frozen peas; 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces tricolor fusilli
4 cups broccoli florets
3 carrots, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen peas
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
3
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
4
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute.
6
Add the vegetable broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
7
Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted and the sauce is thickened, about 1 more minute.
8
Pour the sauce over the pasta and vegetables and add the cheese, parsley and lemon juice.
9
Cook over low heat, stirring, until the cheese melts, about 1 minute, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
10
Season with salt and pepper and top with more cheese.
11
Photograph by Kang Kim

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces tricolor fusilli, 4 cups broccoli florets, 3 carrots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Primavera

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