Spicy Vegetable Pasta
recipe

This delicious and filling vegetable pasta is a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. It comes together quickly and is bursting with flavor!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 300 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until soft.
3. Add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the bell pepper and zucchini to the pan, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
6. Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture in the pan. Mix well, adding a little reserved cooking water if necessary for moisture.
7. Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 5 g

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