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Summer Pasta Primavera Recipe

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This Summer Pasta Primavera recipe is a colorful, healthy pasta dish featuring fresh summer vegetables, light seasoning, and tender pasta. Perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is bursting with garden flavors and simple ingredients. With quick prep and cook times, this vibrant dish is a go-to for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz penne or spaghetti pasta

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 yellow squash, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  3. Add garlic and onion; sauté for 2 minutes.

  4. Stir in broccoli, zucchini, squash, and bell pepper; cook 5–7 minutes.

  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook another 2–3 minutes until softened.

  6. Toss in cooked pasta, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  7. Mix well until heated through.

  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap in any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

  • For vegan version, skip Parmesan or use a dairy-free substitute.

  • Great served hot or cold as a pasta salad.

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