Description
A vibrant dish showcasing a medley of colorful vegetables tossed with pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
Perfect for quick meals or gatherings and can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg