Pasta Primavera
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Pasta Primavera

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Total time
30 min
Level
Easy
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
8

About this dish

Pasta primavera is a vegetable-forward Italian pasta that stir-fries broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and green peas in olive oil with garlic before tossing with spaghetti.

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Cutting each vegetable to a similar size and adding them in stages preserves distinct textures, while a splash of pasta water emulsifies the oil into a light, glossy coating that clings to every strand without the need for cream or a heavy sauce. Parmesan is folded in off the heat to prevent clumping, melting smoothly into the dish. The result is a bright, clean pasta that lets the natural sweetness and fragrance of the vegetables take center stage. Swapping in whatever vegetables are at peak freshness is part of how this dish works, making it as adaptable as it is straightforward to prepare.

Ingredients

servings
IngredientAmountUnit
spaghetti220 ggShop
broccoli90 ggShop
zucchini90 ggShop
olive oil2 tbsptbspShop
parmesan20 ggShop
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Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps
  1. 1
    Prep

    Cut 90 g broccoli into small florets, then cut 90 g zucchini and 80 g bell pepper into similar bite-size pieces.

    Keep 70 g green peas separate so each vegetable can be added at the right time.

  2. 2
    Finish

    Cook 220 g spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, stopping while the center still has a slight bite.

    Reserve some pasta water before draining, because it will loosen and emulsify the olive oil coating later.

  3. 3
    Control

    Warm a wide pan over medium-low heat, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 garlic cloves.

    Let the garlic become fragrant, but lower the heat before it browns so the oil stays clean-tasting.

  4. 4
    Heat

    Add the broccoli first and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the zucchini and bell pepper in order.

    Cook only until the colors brighten and the edges soften slightly, keeping the vegetables crisp.

  5. 5
    Finish

    Add the green peas and cooked spaghetti, then toss over medium heat.

    Splash in reserved pasta water little by little while shaking the pan, until the oil turns glossy and coats the strands evenly.

  6. 6
    Finish

    Turn off the heat and add 20 g parmesan, tossing lightly so it melts without clumping.

    Plate immediately while the vegetables still have bite and the pasta is glossy rather than dry.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique
Vegetable-forward pasta stir-fried with broccoli, zucchini, and peppers in a garlic oil base.
Finish cue
Plate immediately while the vegetables still have bite and the pasta is glossy rather than dry.
Avoid this
Do not overcook vegetables to keep color and bite.

Cooking decision evidence

Calculated Charim data and applicable official cooking and food safety guidance.

This recipe

30min, 8 ingredients

Category median

35min, 9 ingredients

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Tips

Do not overcook vegetables to keep color and bite.
Add cheese off heat to avoid clumping.

Estimated nutrition (per serving)

Calories
530
kcal
Protein
16
g
Carbs
84
g
Fat
14
g