Vegan Pasta Recipe
Pasta with seasonal vegetables and marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add diced zucchini, bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in the 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In the skillet with the vegetables, add 400 grams of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried oregano, and 1 tsp of dried basil.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combining Everything
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the marinara sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 10
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or nutritional yeast if desired.
