With the arrival of summer comes a bounty of fresh, flavorful vegetables that are perfect for creating delicious pasta dishes. From juicy tomatoes and crisp zucchini to sweet bell peppers and tender green beans, the options are endless. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a hearty and satisfying dinner, there's a pasta recipe with summer vegetables that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
You can include almost any vegetables you have in your fridge in this recipe. It is popular even with those who normally scorn vegetarian food.
Provided by Danielle
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together the oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add rotini and bring to a boil again. Cook until rotini is al dente; drain well. Return the rotini to the pot.
- While rotini is cooking heat oil in a frying pan and saute red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic and carrots. Cook until vegetables are softened. Place the broccoli in the frying pan and cook another 2 minutes.
- Pour the cooked vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss to distribute vegetables and vinaigrette evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Looking for a recipe with summer flavor? This delicious vegetable pasta dish is so easy to prepare and a great way to use up your garden-fresh veggies. It's also hearty and nutritious but still lower in fat and calories! -Laurie Couture, Swanton, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
RUSTIC SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA
My veggie pasta proves you can't have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with whatever fresh veggies are in the garden or farmers market. -Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
RIGATONI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES
This pasta is packed with the bounty of summer veggies but with a twist. We used a combination of grilled, blanched and marinated vegetables for a combination of textures and flavors to highlight each ingredient. Don't forget the fresh herbs!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Preheat a grill to medium high. Put the tomatoes in a large heatproof bowl; add a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Warm the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the garlic softens but does not brown, 5 minutes. Pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes; toss.
- Lightly brush the bell pepper and carrot halves with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and well marked, about 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board; chop the pepper and thinly slice the carrots. Add to the tomatoes and toss.
- Add the pasta and a few big pinches of salt to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta to the vegetables, along with 2 tablespoons of the cooking water; toss to coat, gradually adding more cooking water as needed if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the basil and chives to the pasta and toss again. Divide among bowls and top with the ricotta salata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 3 grams
PASTA WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND SUMMER VEGETABLES
This is a perfect summer dish when the vegetables are in season and you have leftover grilled chicken and some bacon in the fridge.
Provided by April D.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add onion to the skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. Add grilled chicken and zucchini to the skillet and cook until zucchini are cooked through, yet still firm, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 53.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 461.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
PASTA WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES
Categories Bean Pasta Tomato Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Zucchini Summer Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan of boiling water boil the fava beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beans, let them cool until they can be handled, and peel off and discard the tough outer skins. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is just tender. In a large bowl combine the beans, the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, drained well if soaked, the garlic, the bell pepper, the parsley, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss the mixture until it is combined well. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the gemellini until it is al dente, drain it, and while it is still hot add it to the vegetable mixture, tossing the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature with the Parmesan.
PASTA WITH ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND BASIL
A bit of butter, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil transforms roasted vegetables into a flavorful sauce for pasta. You could easily modify this recipe to use any vegetables that are in season.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and then spread evenly. Roast (without tossing) until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
- Add roasted vegetables, butter, parmesan, and basil to pot; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently with pasta to combine. Reheat over medium-low if necessary before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g
PASTA WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Light a charcoal fire. Grill the peppers whole until the skin is charred on all sides. Remove and place in a paper bag. Close the bag and let the peppers cool. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Peel the skin and slice the peppers into thin strips.
- Meanwhile, slice the summer squash and eggplant in thin strips, lengthwise. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill on both sides until lightly browned. Cut plum tomatoes in half and grill skin side down until lightly browned and barely soft. Slice onions in rings, brush with oil and grill until browned.
- Bring six quarts salted water to a boil. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the tomatoes, garlic and thyme and cook for a few minutes until they start to form a sauce. When the vegetables are cool enough to handle, cut them in thin strips. Add them to the sauce and simmer for about five minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the vegetables. Season and garnish with the basil leaves, snipped into strips with a pair of scissors. Serve the cheese separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1443 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams
PENNE PASTA WITH FETA AND SUMMER VEGETABLES
Make and share this Penne Pasta With Feta and Summer Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by An_Net
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain with a little olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan add garlic, zucchini and both capsicums and stir over high
- heat for 2-3 mins or until vegetables are tender.
- Add tomatoes and cook for a further 30 seconds.
- Stir in feta cheese, olives and thyme.
- Cook 1 minute more and season to taste.
- Toss vegetable/cheese mixture through the pasta and garnish with chopped herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.8, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 873.9, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 17.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your pasta dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
- Season the dish to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
- Serve the pasta immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Pasta with summer vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you could add different vegetables, use a different type of pasta, or add a different sauce. If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, then pasta with summer vegetables is the perfect dish for you.
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