Pasta Primavera Fresh Vegetables (Printable Version)
Vibrant pasta dish featuring colorful vegetables in a creamy Parmesan sauce, brightened with sun-dried and fresh cherry tomatoes.
# Ingredients:
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12 ounces pasta, such as penne or bucatini
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 large shallot, thinly sliced
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1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
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1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch-thick slices
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1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch-thick slices
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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½ cup whole milk, plus more as needed
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
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Chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley, for serving (optional)
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Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and carrots, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and swirl to coat the pan. Add the zucchini and squash in a single layer; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the carrots.
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Melt the butter in the same skillet. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the Parmesan, milk, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, and cook until warmed through. Remove from heat.
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Add the drained pasta and cooked vegetables to the skillet and toss to coat. Adjust the sauce consistency with additional milk or Parmesan if needed.
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Serve topped with more Parmesan, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
# Notes:
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Add a splash of milk if the sauce is too thick or sprinkle extra Parmesan if it's too thin.