Healthy Pasta Primavera

Step 1

Start by preparing all your vegetables.  Chop, slice, or mince according to the ingredient list.

Step 2

Then cook your pasta according to the package instructions.  Make sure to save the pasta water!

Step 3

Next add 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the minced garlic, and the chopped onion to a large pan on the stove over medium heat.  Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Add all of the veggies into the pan – zucchini, squash, broccoli, tomatoes, and bell pepper.  Add the Italian  seasoning, remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, and lots of salt & pepper to taste.  Sauté for about 10 minutes until all the vegetables are just cooked.  You don’t want them to be too mushy, they should still have a bit of crunch!

Step 5

Next turn the heat to low.  Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables with the pasta water, butter, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and more salt & pepper.  Combine everything evenly.

Step 6

Top with extra parmesan cheese and enjoy!