Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic.
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with 1 tsp of black pepper.
Combining Ingredients
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together to combine.
Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Serve warm.
