Vegetables Pasta
Vegetable Pasta combines vibrant veggies with al dente pasta, tossed in a flavorful sauce. It's a healthy, satisfying dish perfect for a quick, colorful meal.
Ready in:
30 min - 40 min
Ingredients:
17
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Pasta:
- Pasta (penne, fusilli, or any pasta of your choice): 2 cups
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Onion (chopped): 1 medium
- Garlic (minced): 1-2 cloves
- Bell pepper (chopped, any color): 1
- Zucchini (sliced): 1
- Cherry tomatoes (halved) or 1 medium tomato (diced): 1 cup
- Carrots (sliced or julienned): 1/2 cup
- Broccoli florets: 1 cup
- Mushrooms (sliced, optional): 1/2 cup
- Red chili flakes (adjust to taste): 1/2 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
- Dried basil: 1/2 tsp
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Pasta sauce (marinara or tomato-based sauce): 1 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish): 1/4 cup
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Making process
Step 1: Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes).
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables:
- Add the bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, until they are tender-crisp but not too soft.
Step 4: Add Cherry Tomatoes and Seasonings:
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Season with red chili flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Add Sauce and Pasta:
- Pour in the pasta sauce and stir well. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Step 6: Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful vegetable pasta!