Description
Classic Pasta Primavera with Lemon Garlic Olive Oil is a vibrant and comforting pasta dish. Sautéed garlic, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon create a simple, delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 yellow squash, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup green peas
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil, sauté garlic 1–2 minutes.
- Add broccoli & bell pepper, cook 3–4 min. Add zucchini, squash, peas, cook 2–3 min.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss pasta with vegetables, lemon zest, juice, and pasta water.
- Finish with Parmesan and basil; serve immediately.
Notes
Use pasta water for a silky sauce. Keep vegetables slightly crisp. Lemon zest enhances flavor. Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg