SAUTÉED VEGETABLES AND PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups dry pasta (rotini, farfalle, shells, penne, etc. - something chunky, preferably whole wheat/grain)
3 tbsp + 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, separated
2 large shallots (or 1 medium onion), chopped
5-8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 3 cups rapini), coarsely chopped
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
3 oz (3 tbsp) sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan or romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan or medium stockpot half full with water. Add a dash of salt and olive oil (optional). Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook pasta until approximately 8-10 minutes, or to preferred tenderness. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 3 tbsp oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sundried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute. Pour in half of the remaining olive oil. Add the broccoli and zucchini. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is just cooked. Add spinach and cook stirring until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Add basil and the remainder of oil, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir cooked pasta, salt, and pepper in with vegetables. Remove from heat. Separate into pasta serving bowls. (This should make 4 servings if no accompanying dishes are being served, 6 with sides.) Sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp cheese per serving.

Thomas Obrien
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.


Shyam Ram
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and this is a great way to use them up.


Romero Arrouk
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta dishes, but this one is really good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Cindy Lawton
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Hanif Mahmud
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Rasmos Ngobeni
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


kyleene velez
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Madison Bollinger
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This dish is so delicious and healthy. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Tobiloba James
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Tay Ferguson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Geetanjali gahatraj
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chicken or shrimp to it for extra protein.


Marina Noel
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This dish is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.


Ector Lii
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Ochimana Mathias
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This dish is so delicious and healthy. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Irfan jatt
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Malik badam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Berhane Tekle
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chicken or shrimp to it for extra protein.


Victor Rangel
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers. The sauce was simple to make and added a lot of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahir Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone, even if they're not a fan of vegetables.


James Babluvai
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This dish was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked, and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and light, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.