Description
A quick and easy one pot vegetarian pasta recipe that combines fresh vegetables, pasta, and flavorful herbs for a delicious and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the uncooked penne pasta to the pot.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes