Generative Pasta Primavera

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A vibrant pasta dish featuring seasonal vegetables that transform in a lemon-herb sauce, perfect for lively dinner conversations. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pasta, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 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 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 thinly sliced medium zucchini, 8 oz trimmed and cut asparagus pieces, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and tomatoes begin to burst.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add drained pasta and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, tossing vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats strands evenly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and glossy. Serve immediately with extra basil for garnish.

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