Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
Pasta tossed in a garlic and olive oil sauce with seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetable Medley
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetable Medley
- 3
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Cook Vegetables
Add the sliced zucchini and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spinach
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- 6
Season
Season the vegetable medley with black pepper to taste.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetable medley. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 8
Serve
Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.