Easy Vegetable Pasta
recipe

This delicious and nutritious vegetable pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It comes together quickly and is sure to please the whole family.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 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 and reserve a little cooking water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
3. Add the crushed garlic and diced bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until the pepper softens.
4. Add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the cooked pasta and oregano. If needed, add a bit of reserved cooking water to keep the mixture moist. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving, without Parmesan cheese):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Fiber: 6 g

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