Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring fresh summer vegetables and herbs, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to the pasta.
- You can substitute seasonal vegetables based on availability, such as asparagus or green beans, to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg