Basic Plan Pasta Primavera

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A simple yet elegant pasta dish featuring seasonal vegetables in a light lemon-herb sauce, reflecting the streamlined nature of Ring's Basic Plan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Spaghetti, Asparagus, Zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Trim asparagus ends and cut into 1-inch pieces. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch half-moons. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Add asparagus and zucchini to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Step 5: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the pasta and toss until sauce thickens and coats the strands, adding more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.

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