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.

Odunayo Bolakale
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. My kids loved it!


ngalula selestin
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the colorful vegetables and the flavorful sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Malik Athar
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, and it was delicious. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Muhammad Sohaib
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta dish was actually really good. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Maya Oyibo
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. My kids loved it!


Saiem Ahnmed
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the colorful vegetables and the flavorful sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ripon Mittro
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, and it was delicious. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Hkhonor S8
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta dish was actually really good. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


zahid hussain bozdar
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. My kids loved it!


Hori Das
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the colorful vegetables and the flavorful sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Davian Del Carmen
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, and it was delicious. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Ki Loco RN
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a favorite. The vegetables are always fresh and crisp, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lungelo Ngcobo
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


OG TAKER
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the colorful vegetables, and the adults appreciated the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanu Pun
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This pasta dish was delicious! The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.