Description
A delightful dish bursting with the freshness of colorful vegetables and comforting pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to prevent burning.
- Incorporate sliced bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix well with vegetables, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.
Notes
Customizable with seasonal vegetables and options for protein, this dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg