**Spaghetti with Vegetables: A Symphony of Flavors and Health Benefits**
Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Spaghetti with Vegetables, a symphony of flavors and health benefits. This versatile dish, perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions, showcases the vibrant colors and textures of fresh vegetables, harmoniously combined with tender spaghetti. With three enticing variations – a classic tomato-based sauce, a creamy pesto sauce, and a light and flavorful lemon-butter sauce – this recipe offers something for every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with this wholesome and delicious meal.
GARDEN VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI
A bounty from the garden--peas, carrots, onion, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes and basil--makes a delicious pasta topping.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
- While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, onion, zucchini and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; cook until hot. Serve vegetable mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg
FRESH AND EASY VEGGIE SPAGHETTI
Quick and easy vegetable spaghetti with lots of veggies and a simple tomato sauce made completely from scratch. For vegan spaghetti, skip the cheese and serve with a little nutritional yeast scattered on top. The sauce can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings (About 6 cups of sauce)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet with sides over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent; 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt then cook, stirring occasionally until softened but still with some crunch; 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook another minute. (When making this sauce, we usually end up using between 1 and 1 1/2 teaspoons of fine sea salt.)
- Add the roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and mushroom powder. Bring to a low simmer and cook until the liquid has thickened and reduced by half; about 10 minutes. As the sauce cooks, use a spoon to break up the whole tomatoes into smaller pieces for a chunky sauce.
- While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil then cook pasta according to package directions.
- Take the sauce off of the heat, and then stir in the spinach and basil. Taste then adjust with additional salt if needed. Toss in the cooked pasta, and then leave for a minute so that the pasta absorbs some of the sauce and the spinach wilts. Toss again, and then serve with parmesan or nutritional yeast sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of the recipe (2 ounces pasta), Calories 372, Fat 11.4g, SaturatedFat 1.6g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 798.2mg, Carbohydrate 56.9g, Fiber 8.9g, Sugar 7g, Protein 14.5g
VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Looking for a classic Italian accompaniment? Then check out this slow cooked spaghetti sauce made with vegetables.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 10h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions and carrots in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Spoon vegetables into 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg
SPAGHETTI WITH VEGETABLES
Make and share this Spaghetti With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Skooch
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, over low heat, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Add green beans and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
- Add squash, zucchini, tomatoes, oregano and pepper. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons margarine until melted.
- Meanwhile, while vegetables are cooking, gradually add spaghetti and the tablespoon of salt to rapidly boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain.
- Place spaghetti in large serving bowl. Pour vegetables and liquid over spaghetti; toss well. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
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
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.
VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI BAKE
"This fresh-tasting main dish is loaded with vegetables, cheese, noodles and spaghetti sauce," write Laurie Messer of Bonifay, Florida. "I makes excellent use of garden produce, but my family enjoys it anytime of year."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, celery, carrots, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender., Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half each of the spaghetti mixture, cottage cheese, vegetables and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with remaining sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is a delicious, hearty, meatless spaghetti sauce. I like to add garden fresh vegetables to the sauce. I have used spaghetti sauce which I've purchased from Aldi's, (2-26 oz. jars of Mama Cozzi Traditional Premium Spaghetii Sauce), as well as, sauce which I've purchased from Sam's Club (2-32 oz. jars Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce), and both tasted great! If you choose to add the red pepper flakes, I have found the 1/2 teaspoon does make the sauce a bit spicy, so if you prefer your sauce less spicy, you may want to add less, or omit it all together.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, over medium to medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil.
- Add the onion, carrots, zucchini, and red pepper flakes.
- Saute/cook vegetables for 4 minutes; stirring often.
- Then add the green bell peppers, and cook for 3 minutes more; stirring often.
- Add both jars of the spaghetti sauce, and the canned mushrooms, and stir.
- When sauce starts to come to a boil, within a few minutes, lower heat to a simmer, then cover, and simmer the vegetable/spaghetti sauce for 15 minutes.
- Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- *Note: 10/19/09 Today I made this sauce, but with a few modifications. Instead of adding canned mushrooms, I sautéed 8-ounces of fresh, sliced, mushrooms, in a seperate skillet along with 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons of butter. I cooked the mushrooms over a medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes. I also cut the zucchini and bell peppers into 3/4-inch pieces. I sauted the zucchini along with the carrots and onion, for 7 minutes, and after I added the bell peppers, I then added a 3/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes, and I sauted the entire vegetables for 6 to 8 minutes more. Finally I added the cooked mushrooms, the 2 jars of pasta sauce, and I threw in a pound of already cooked Italian meatballs, and simmered the sauce with the meatballs, while I cooked the spaghetti. This made a large pot full (to feed more than 6 people), and the sauce was nice and thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 427, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 12.3, Protein 3.4
PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
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
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
VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI BAKE
A delicious vegetarian dish, perfect alone or completed with a crisp green salad. Enjoyed by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Originally from Taste of Home's Light and Tasty, March 02.
Provided by LUv 2 BaKE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti, drain, and place in a large bowl; Add 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, set aside.
- Saute zucchini and next 5 ingredients in oil until tender.
- Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in a 13x19" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Layer with half of each the spaghetti mixture, cottage cheese, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese; repeat layers.
- Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Serves 9: 1 serving = 3/4 cup 290cal, 6g fat, 36g carb, 4g fibre, 18g protein.
Tips:
- Prepare Vegetables in Advance: To save time during cooking, prep your vegetables beforehand by washing, peeling, and cutting them. This way, they're ready to go when you need them.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients greatly affects the final dish. Choose fresh, flavorful vegetables and a good quality spaghetti. Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can also enhance the taste.
- Cook Spaghetti Al Dente: Spaghetti should be cooked al dente, meaning it should have a slight bite to it. Overcooked spaghetti becomes mushy and loses its texture.
- Reserve Pasta Water: Don't pour out the pasta water! It contains starch that helps bind the sauce to the spaghetti. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Don't Overcook Vegetables: Vegetables should retain their vibrant color and slight crunch. Overcooking them makes them soggy and bland.
- Add Vegetables Gradually: Add vegetables to the sauce in stages, starting with those that take longer to cook, such as carrots or broccoli. Then add softer vegetables like zucchini or spinach towards the end.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or oregano add a burst of flavor to the dish. Sprinkle them on top of the spaghetti before serving.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti with vegetables is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its combination of healthy vegetables, flavorful sauce, and al dente spaghetti, it's a satisfying meal that's easy to make. Experiment with different vegetable combinations, sauces, and herbs to create your own unique version of this classic pasta dish.
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