Easy Veggie Pasta Recipe
Our favorite easy weeknight recipe, this Veggie Pasta Recipe is loaded with good-for-you ingredients for a comfort food meal the whole family will love. Serve it on its own or with your favorite appetizers for a satisfying dinner!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked ziti
- 2 large zucchini
- 2 large yellow squash
- 1 small shallot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 small red peppers
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit, and grease a baking dish. Set it aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- Chop veggies, and place them in the prepared baking dish with garlic and seasonings. Drizzle with oil, and toss to combine.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until veggies are soft and fragrant.
- Let the vegetables cool slightly, and transfer to a high-speed blender with the reserved pasta water and basil. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, and toss to coat.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
