Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 250 grams of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop 1 medium zucchini and 1 medium bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Halve 200 grams of cherry tomatoes and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
Cooking the Vegetables
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Remaining Vegetables
Add the chopped zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften.
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and 100 grams of spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
Mix Pasta with Vegetables
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the drained pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and season with 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning.
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese on top.