Vegetable Basilico Pasta Recipe
House vegetables seared in garlic oil with basil & tomatoes served over angel hair pasta lite & tasty!
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetable Mixture
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetable Mixture
- 4
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Basil
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh basil. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened and the basil is fragrant.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle with black pepper and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
- 9
Serve
Plate the vegetable basilico pasta while hot. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
