Pasta Primavera With Fresh Basil Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Pasta Primavera With Fresh Basil Recipe, steam broccoli, potatoes, corn, carrot and beans with little salt

Step 2: You can use a steamer, pressure cooker or microwave for steaming your vegetables

Step 3: Click here to see how to cook vegetables in a pressure cooker

Step 4: Place a saucepan on medium heat

Step 5: Add water and salt to it and let it boil

Step 6: Add the spaghetti and cook according to the packaged instruction

Step 7: Drain the spaghetti in a colander

Step 8: Reserve 1/3 cup of drained water

Step 9: Meanwhile start preparing for the sauce

Step 10: Place a pan on medium heat and add oil to it

Step 11: Add chopped garlic and red chili flakes

Step 12: Fry till the garlic starts releasing aroma

Step 13: At this stage, add the sliced onions and saute till the onions turn transparent

Step 14: Do not brown the onions

Step 15: Add the steamed vegetables

Step 16: Sprinkle little salt and saute on medium heat for 2 minutes

Step 17: Add the capsicum, tomatoes and half of the chopped basil

Step 18: Saute the vegetable mixture for 2-3 minutes

Step 19: At this stage, add the cooked spaghetti

Step 20: Give it a good mix with all the vegetables

Step 21: Mix it for 1-2 minutes

Step 22: Add the drained water and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes

Step 23: Turn off the heat

Step 24: Squeeze 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Step 25: Mix well and adjust the salt if required

Step 26: Take out a portion of the pasta in a serving plate

Step 27: Garnish it with basil, grated parmesan cheese and chili flakes

Step 28: serve the Pasta Primavera With Fresh Basil Recipe along with Garlic Bread with Herb Butter Recipe and a glass of chilled wine

Step 29: You can also add mushrooms, olives, zucchini, spinach etc

Step 30: to make it vibrant and nutritious

Step 31: Pour some good extra virgin olive oil just before serving the dish

Step 32: It brings out the fresh flavors of the basil and veggies