Quick and Hearty Pasta with Veggies Recipe
A simple and hearty dinner made with pasta and whatever vegetables are on hand, perfect for busy weekdays.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta any type
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- Parmesan cheese Grated, optional
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.12 oz pasta
Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.2 cloves garlic
- Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Stir in the spinach leaves and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.1 cup spinach leaves
Combine and Season:
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated.Salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil
Serve:
- Divide the pasta into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if using.Parmesan cheese
Notes
Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand. This recipe is very versatile.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1976IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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