Loaded Veggie Bucatini Recipe
Make Loaded Veggie Bucatini Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Cheese and Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Bucatini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Combining Everything
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked bucatini to the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Season and Serve
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and basil over the pasta. Toss well to combine and serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.