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**Vegetarian Pasta Primavera:**

**Ingredients:**

For the Pasta:
– 12 ounces (340g) of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, etc.)
– Salt for boiling water

For the Sauce:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
– 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish

**Instructions:**

**1. Cook the Pasta:**

– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

– Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

– Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water, and set aside.

**2. Prepare the Sauce:**

– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

– Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

– Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

– Add sliced bell pepper and zucchini. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

– Stir in cherry tomatoes and black olives. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are softened.

– Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried oregano and basil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

– Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

**3. Combine Pasta and Sauce:**

– Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce.

– Toss the pasta until well coated in the sauce. If needed, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

– Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.

**4. Serve and Garnish:**

– Transfer the pasta to serving plates.

– Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

– Drizzle with a bit of olive oil if desired.

– Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Pasta Primavera!

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or incorporating other herbs and spices. This versatile pasta dish celebrates the freshness of vegetables and the simplicity of Italian flavors.

To start bring a large pot of salted water to a boil cook 12 O of your favorite pasta until it’s Al Dente following the package instructions once cooked drain the pasta but remember to reserve a cup of pasta water set your pasta aside as we move on to the main

Event the sauce Heat 2 tspoons of olive oil in a large Skillet over medium heat add a finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent a hint that the onion is releasing all its sweet aromatic flavors introduce two cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté

For an additional 30 seconds just until it starts sharing its fragrant notes with the onion next stir in thinly sliced bell pepper and zucchini cook these until they are tender but still retain that satisfying crunch toss in a cup of half cherry tomatoes and half a

Cup of sliced black olives give these a few minutes to soften and start merging their flavors pour in a 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes and sprinkle in a teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil season with salt and pepper to taste and if you’re a fan of a little heat add

Some red pepper flakes let this colorful medley simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes allowing the flavors to meld and create a symphony of taste now it’s time to unite the pasta and sauce add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until every strand or piece is well coated in

The sauce if needed add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and ensure that it generously coats the pasta cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the pasta is heated through almost done transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with fresh

Basil leaves a drizzle of olive oil can add a final touch of Mediterranean richness serve immediately and there you have it a perfect vegetarian Pasta Prima Vera remember this recipe is versatile feel free to add in your favorite vegetables or incorporate other herbs and spices the key is to celebrate the

Freshness of the ingredients and the Simplicity of Italian flavors now go forth and enjoy your cooking Adventure