Pasta Primavera Recipe

• 1 lb penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cup small broccoli florets
• 1 small red onion (sliced)
• 1 red pepper (sliced)
• 1 zucchini (halved and sliced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt (plus more for salting the pasta)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 small lemon (zest and juice)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• ¼ cup chopped basil (plus more for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water and return to the pot to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli, red onions, red pepper, zucchini, and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Add the cooked pasta, peas, milk, and the reserved pasta water and stir to combine until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
5. Serve in bowls garnished with extra parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.