Vitality Veggie Pasta
Fuel your day with the vibrant flavors of Vitality Veggie Pasta, a wholesome and colorful dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This vegetarian recipe combines tender penne pasta with a medley of sautéed veggies, including juicy cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red bell peppers, and fresh baby spinach, all seasoned with oregano and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with fragrant basil and optional parmesan for a touch of indulgence, this quick and easy pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a satisfying way to enjoy a veggie-packed meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- as needed water for boiling pasta
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the baby spinach, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to combine and coat the pasta in the vegetable mixture.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Vitality Veggie Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 3090 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.3 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 98.8 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1562 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2598 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
