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September 10, 2026

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera
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Pasta primavera is loaded with colorful vegetables and makes a fresh, simple pasta dinner.

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Prep 15 min • Cook 20 min • Serves 4

Estimated cost per serving: $1.45
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Sauté vegetables in olive oil until tender-crisp.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Toss vegetables with pasta and Parmesan.
  5. Season to taste and serve warm.

Tips for the best results

Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.

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