Best 6 Vegetable And Pasta Stew Recipes

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If you relish the harmonious blend of tender vegetables and al dente pasta, then dive into the enticing world of vegetable and pasta stew. This versatile dish, a symphony of flavors and textures, promises a culinary journey like no other. With a myriad of variations and a wealth of ingredients, the possibilities are endless. Whether you prefer a hearty, broth-based stew or a lighter, more vibrant creation, discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. From classic Italian pasta e fagioli to hearty minestrone and vibrant primavera, embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the bounty of nature's harvest.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES



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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

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese

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.

PEASANT PASTA STEW



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When I was trying to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe, I came up with this hearty stew. Pork, pasta, vegetables and beans in a thick tomato broth make it a warm and satisfying supper. My husband and I love the savory Italian flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the broth, celery, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the V8 juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, pepper and garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add meat and beans to soup; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in pasta just before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES



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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

⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots
1 ½ cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
4 cups uncooked rotini pasta

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

VEAL-PASTA STEW



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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to stew made with pasta and veal - perfect for a hearty dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 to 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 pounds veal stew meat
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 cups eight-vegetable juice
1 cup dry white wine (or nonalcoholic) or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (8 ounces)
1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook half of the veal in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove veal from Dutch oven; drain. Cook remaining veal in Dutch oven (add 1 tablespoon of the oil if necessary) until brown on all sides. Remove veal from Dutch oven; drain.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in veal, broth, vegetable juice, wine, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper and carrots. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until veal is tender.
  • Stir in pasta. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until pasta and zucchini are tender. Mix water and flour; stir into veal mixture. Simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

VEGETABLE AND PASTA STEW



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup virgin olive oil
1 small unpeeled eggplant (8 ounces), preferably the small, thin Japanese variety, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 red onion (6 ounces), peeled and chopped coarse (about 1 1/2 cups)
10 scallions, dark green and damaged outer leaves removed and discarded, remainder cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 sweet red pepper (7 ounces), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 piece cauliflower (8 to 10 ounces), divided into florets (about 2 cups)
1 zucchini (7 ounces), washed, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 quarts water
1 pound gnocchetti (or another small pasta like elbow, bow-tie, penne, ziti or rigati)
1/4 cup imported Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish if desired
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare the vegetables, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the eggplant and cook it over medium to high heat for about 5 minutes, until it is brown on all sides. (It will absorb most of the oil.)
  • Add the red onion, scallions, red pepper and cauliflower to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 2 minutes more, covered. Add the salt and pepper, toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pasta: bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size and type of pasta you are using and how you like it cooked.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Put this water in a large serving bowl and mix it with the cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the pasta and toss it with the cheese mixture.
  • Stir in the reserved vegetables and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 436 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

TINY PASTA STEW



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Provided by Mollie Katzen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Pasta     Vegetable     Stew     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Tofu     Corn     Zucchini     Spring     Healthy     Small Plates

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups vegetable bouillon
1/2 carrots in tiny cubes (the size of small peas)
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced yellow summer squash (optional)
1/2 cup baby corn, in 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup small peas
1/2 cup diced firm tofu

Steps:

  • Bring the bouillon to a boil in a medium-small saucepan. Add the carrots, and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender, then add the zucchini, optional summer squash, and corn. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until all the vegetables are perfectly tender.
  • Stir in the peas, tofu, and cooked pasta, and simmer for just a couple of minutes longer. Serve hot or very warm in small bowls with small spoons.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your stew is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of vegetables: There are endless possibilities, so get creative and find combinations that you enjoy.
  • Use a variety of colors of vegetables: This will make your stew more visually appealing.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stew: This will help them caramelize and develop more flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock: This will be the base of your stew, so make sure it's something you enjoy the taste of.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Vegetable and pasta stew is a hearty, healthy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different variations, there is a vegetable and pasta stew recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give vegetable and pasta stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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