Vegetarian Pasta Recipe
Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a light olive oil sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Cooking Vegetables
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add Bell Pepper and Zucchini
Add sliced bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4
Add Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- 5
Season
Add black pepper and mix well to combine all ingredients.
Combining Pasta and Vegetables
- 6
Combine and Serve
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.