Pasta with Vegetable Sauce

This Pasta with Vegetable Sauce is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines the freshness of seasonal vegetables with al dente pasta. It's a delightful and healthy meal that’s perfect for any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 small, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (grated, optional) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season the vegetable sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetable sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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