How to Make Easy Pasta Primavera

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This pasta primavera is an easy, delicious, colorful, and veggie-packed meal that's full of bold flavor from fresh lemon, garlic, aromatic basil, and nutty Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can easily customize it using your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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– bow tie pasta (or any short pasta noodles) – extra-virgin olive oil – red onion – large carrot – red bell pepper – asparagus – zucchini – cherry tomatoes

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– garlic  – dried Italian seasoning – sea salt – black pepper – frozen peas – Parmesan cheese – lemon – fresh basil

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Over high heat, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add a large pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to (al dente) package instructions. After pasta is cooked, set aside ½ cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.

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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and asparagus, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Next, add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until all of the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.

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Add the cooked pasta, ¼ to ½ cup pasta water, peas, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice, fresh basil, and toss to combine. Season to taste and serve immediately.

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