Description
Packed with color, crunch, and comfort, this One-Pot Pasta Primavera turns fresh veggies and tender pasta into a vibrant, weeknight-friendly dinner no straining required. Everything simmers together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup, finishing with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- 4 cups water (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and asparagus. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in 4 cups water (or broth). Add pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For richer flavor, swap water for low-sodium vegetable broth.
- If the liquid reduces too quickly, add splashes of hot water until the pasta is al dente.
- Prefer a looser sauce? Stir in a few tablespoons of hot water at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: one-pot pasta primavera, weeknight dinner, vegetarian pasta, fresh vegetables, easy recipe, 30-minute meal, stovetop, Italian, spring vegetables