Delicious and Creamy No Cream Pasta Primavera Recipe

This no cream pasta primavera is a lighter and healthier version of the classic dish, packed with seasonal vegetables and tossed in a flavorful sauce. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta of your choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until vegetables are tender.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Simmer for a few minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
7. Serve pasta primavera hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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