Italian 20 min Easy

Pasta Primavera

Bright pasta tossed with a medley of spring vegetables.

Origin & Story

Pasta primavera ('spring pasta') celebrates fresh seasonal vegetables in a light garlic-and-oil toss, a colourful, healthy plate that's easy on the budget.

Main Spices & Their Role

Black pepper

Simple seasoning.

Chilli flakes

An optional pinch of heat.

Ingredients

200g pasta
1 courgette, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
Handful peas
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
Lemon zest
Salt & pepper
Basil

Method

01
Cook the pasta until al dente; reserve some water.
02
Saute garlic then the vegetables in olive oil until just tender.
03
Add the pasta with a splash of the reserved water.
04
Toss with lemon zest, salt and pepper.
05
Finish with basil and serve.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan — skip any parmesan and add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.