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Easy One-Pot Pasta Primavera Recipe with Fresh Spring Vegetables

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta primavera featuring fresh spring vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and trim the asparagus, snap peas, and zucchini. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic. Slice the onion thinly. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Break the linguine in half and add it to the pan along with 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water. Press the pasta down gently to submerge it as much as possible. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. After about 5 minutes of simmering, add the asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, peas, and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Stir gently to distribute. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender-crisp, about 10-12 minutes total. Add more broth or water if liquid evaporates too quickly.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine into a creamy sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil or cheese if desired.

Notes

If pasta looks dry before fully cooked, add more broth or water. Let the dish rest covered for a minute after cooking to thicken the sauce. For vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check broth ingredients. Breaking pasta in half helps it fit and cook evenly. Stir gently but often to prevent sticking.

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