Name: Pasta Primavera
Ingredients: 1 small head of broccoli; 15 string beans (cut in three); 1 summer squash (diced); 1 onion (sliced); 25 cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 garlic cloves (diced); 5 basil leaves (whole); 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp. mirin or white wine; 1 tbsp. coconut aminos (you can substitute with soy sauce that is light in sodium); Salt to taste; 1 lb. pasta of your choice ((I LOVE the truRoots brand. They are made from ancient grains are gluten-free and organic.))

Sometimes you just need a little pasta, even if it is summer. Try this very light recipe! Pair with a salad for a delicious, easy meal!

Pasta Primavera

Servings

Ingredients

1 small head of broccoli
15 string beans cut in three
1 summer squash diced
1 onion sliced
25 cherry tomatoes halved
2 garlic cloves diced
5 basil leaves whole
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. mirin or white wine
1 tbsp. coconut aminos you can substitute with soy sauce that is light in sodium
salt to taste
1 lb. pasta of your choice (I LOVE the truRoots brand. They are made from ancient grains are gluten-free and organic.)

Instructions

Sauté garlic in large pan with olive oil until lightly brown
Add in onion slices and lightly brown
Add in mirin and coconut aminos and let onions simmer for ten minutes
Add cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Steam broccoli, green beans and squash in a steamer basket. Do not overcook, leave them just a tiny bit crunchy. Mix in with the tomato sauce and let sit.
Salt to taste
Cook and strain pasta
Place pasta in a bowl
Toss veggies on top
Serve! Yum!

Recipe Notes

For the dairy lovers, you can always shave a little cheese on top. If you need some meat, try tossing in some sliced chicken breast.

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Pasta Primavera