Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

What you'll need

• 12 ozpenne or farfalle pasta
• 3 tablespoonsolive oil
• 2 cupszucchini and bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoonsfresh basil, chopped
• to taste salt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the zucchini and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
3. 3Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the tomatoes begin to soften.
4. 4Add the pasta to the skillet along with a splash of pasta water and toss to combine.
5. 5Stir in the parmesan cheese and basil, adding more pasta water as needed, then season with salt and pepper before serving.