Description
Savor the vibrant taste of Spicy Pasta Primavera, a colorful dish bursting with fresh vegetables and a zesty kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe combines al dente pasta with sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all brought together by aromatic garlic and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Whether served as a main course or a delightful side, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté the garlic and veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add spice: Mix in red pepper flakes; add reserved pasta water if needed for sauce consistency.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with sautéed veggies and grated Parmesan until well coated.
- Finish: Top with torn basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg