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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Herbs and Spices
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 5
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- 7
Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine everything evenly.
Serving
- 8
Serve hot, topped with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese if desired.