Description
A delightful pasta recipe featuring fresh ingredients and rich flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions (8-12 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped vegetables until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Merge the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet.
- Finish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Serve warm with additional toppings of basil and cheese if desired.
Notes
You can customize the recipe by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp. Also, feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian pasta, easy pasta recipe, healthy pasta dish, comfort food