Description
A delicious and colorful pasta dish featuring bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional Parmesan cheese
- optional fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with any seasonal vegetables.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg