Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables and marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 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.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta cooks, chop the zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped zucchini and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combine the Sauce
Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir in the dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to heat through.
Combine and Serve
- 5
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
- 6
Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired. Enjoy your Vegetarian Pasta!