Easy Pasta Primavera

Primavera means “spring” in Italian and is a delicious way to celebrate the early bounty of spring.

INGREDIENTS

• Farfelle Pasta (1 box)
• 1 Sweet or red onion
• 1 Zucchini
• 1 yellow squash
• 2 carrots
• 1 bell pepper
• 1/2 cup peas
• 10 grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Garnish with parsley and fresh lemon zest

DIRECTIONS
Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into a large skillet and heat. Add spices and chopped vegetables and stir. Cook on high until onion begins to brown. Cover and turn heat to low for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft but not mushy, then set aside. In a separate pot, boil water. When water comes to a boil, add your pasta and boil for 10 minutes or until al dente. Immediately drain and then add to the skillet with your sauteed veggies. Transfer pasta and veggies to a large bowl, add the remainder of olive oil and toss together.
Serve in large shallow bowls and garnish with parmesan, parsley and lemon zest.