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.

Henry Austin
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This pasta dish is so easy to make.


Daniel Reigle
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I love that this dish is packed with vegetables.


Hs babu
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal.


Shani tv
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I made this dish with whole wheat pasta and it was delicious.


Konami Pes
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables.


Marko Vazquez
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I love the combination of vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes in this dish.


Svilen BG
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal.


sandra lozoria
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


John Unruh
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This pasta dish is so easy to make.


Funky5woman
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I love that this dish is packed with vegetables.


Azan rana
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal.


DokkanLegacy2
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I made this dish with whole wheat pasta and it was delicious.


Daniel Agyir Emmanuelson
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables.


Kimberly phillip
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This pasta dish is so flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes.


Ayisi Agyare Erik
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Mercy Rop
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so light and refreshing, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


LISA ONOTOKPE
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I made this pasta dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Pule Professor
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This pasta dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tangy flavor.