Pasta Primavera

I remember learning how to make this delicious Pasta Primavera in Middle School during an after school program. This was when I found my love for cooking. We each had our own cooking station and someone watching over us as we made this meal. I have never changed anything about this recipe as it brings back great childhood memories when cooking/eating this. I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

1 lb. pasta, cooked al dente

3 Tbsp olive oil

3 Tbsp butter

1 C broccoli, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

½ C tomato paste

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 C zucchini, sliced thin

1 C onion, chopped

2 C tomato sauce

Salt and pepper

Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes, until fragrant.

Add the butter, zucchini, broccoli, onions and bell pepper. Stir until butter is completely melted.

Lower heat to medium and using a spatula, stir frequently and look cook for 6 minutes.

The broccoli should be getting soft by now. Add the tomato sauce and paste. Mix well and add salt & pepper to taste. Lower heat to medium low and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to pan and stir to coat. Add pasta water to the sauce until it is to your desired consistency.