Vegan Pasta Primavera
Short pasta and colorful spring vegetables tossed in a light lemon, olive oil, and nutritional yeast sauce with fresh basil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the vegetables, garlic, and basil as specified in the ingredient list.
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Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 ½ tsp (15 gr) salt.
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Step 3
Add the pasta and cook until just al dente. Reserve 180 ml (¾ cup) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, asparagus, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
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Step 5
Add the zucchini, peas, garlic, remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the zucchini is crisp-tender.
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Step 6
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook over medium heat just until they begin to soften.
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Step 7
Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast to the skillet. Toss over medium heat until a light sauce coats the pasta.
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Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the basil and remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, then serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Risk factors
- Knife handling during vegetable preparation
- Steam and boiling water when cooking and draining pasta
- Cooked pasta can support bacterial growth if held warm for too long