Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 12 oz Penne or Fusilli pasta
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 2 medium Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Yellow squash, sliced
• 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

2. 2

   During the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli and carrots to the boiling water.

3. 3

   Drain the pasta and vegetables, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

4. 4

   In the same pot or a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini and yellow squash, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Return the pasta, broccoli, and carrots to the pot. Toss with the lemon juice and half of the Parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.