Organic Italian Vegan Pasta Primavera

Dive into the heart of Italy’s culinary tradition with our Organic Italian Vegan Pasta Primavera, a dish that embodies the essence of Italian cooking – simple, vibrant, and bursting with flavors. Crafted with the finest organic ingredients, this recipe brings together the wholesome goodness of organic whole wheat pasta and a medley of colorful vegetables, all delicately infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

• 12 oz (340g) organic whole wheat spaghetti or your favorite vegan pasta
• Salt, for boiling water

For the Primavera Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves organic garlic, minced
• 1 organic red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 organic bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
• 1 organic zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup organic broccoli florets
• 1 cup organic baby spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon organic dried basil
• 1 teaspoon organic dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

• Fresh organic basil leaves, chopped
• Organic nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese (optional)

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, reserving a cup of pasta water, and set aside.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

• In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
• Add sliced red onion and bell pepper to the pan. Cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli florets. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
• Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt. Season with dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.

3. Combine Pasta and Primavera Sauce:

• Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the primavera sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the pasta.

4. Garnish and Serve:

• Remove from heat and garnish the pasta with fresh chopped basil.
• Optionally, sprinkle with organic nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese for a cheesy flavor.
• Serve hot, and enjoy your delightful organic Italian vegan pasta primavera, bursting with fresh flavors and colorful vegetables!