Pasta à la Sauce Piquante

Pasta à la Sauce Piquante is a vibrant and flavorful vegan dish that brings a delightful kick to your plate. This easy-to-make pasta combines fresh vegetables with a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for those who love bold flavors.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens.
4. Stir in the diced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the tomato paste, vegetable broth, and red chili flakes to the skillet, mixing well. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the fresh basil.
7. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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