Quick Rotini Pasta Primavera
Quick Rotini Pasta Primavera
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for pasta water, optional
For the Primavera Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and the optional teaspoon of olive oil. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped zucchini to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained rotini pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Rotini Pasta Primavera
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for pasta water, optional
For the Primavera Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and the optional teaspoon of olive oil. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add the minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped zucchini to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained rotini pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 1 min