Jul 13 2026
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Vegetarian Pasta Recipe

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Time30m
Serves4

Pasta with seasonal vegetables and marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Seasonal Vegetables

Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the spinach and set aside.

Making the Marinara Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add canned tomatoes to the pan. Break them up with a spoon. Stir in dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.

Combine Everything

  1. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes into the marinara sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  2. 6

    Finish with Spinach and Basil

    Add the spinach and fresh basil to the pan, stirring until the spinach wilts. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and vegetables, tossing to coat.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the vegetarian pasta hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

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