Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces of penne pasta, dry 
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow squash, sliced into half moons
• 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
• 1 cup red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 1 cup basil, fresh
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package, cook until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and drizzle with some olive oil if needed for sticking.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, zucchini, squash, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, salt and black pepper, sauté together for about 4 minutes. 
3. Next, add in the pasta, lemon juice, peas, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and mix together. Stir in the basil last.
4. Serve and enjoy!