One-Pot Pasta with Summer Vegetables
This one-pot pasta with summer vegetables is a quick and easy meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The pasta is cooked directly in the sauce, which infuses it with flavor and makes it incredibly juicy. The vegetables add a pop of color and freshness, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it's a great way to use up those summer vegetables.
In the summer, when the vegetables are at their peak of freshness, I love to make this one-pot pasta dish. It's a quick and easy way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table. The first time I made this dish, I was looking for a way to use up some leftover vegetables that I had in my fridge. I threw them all into a pot with some pasta, and voilà, this dish was born! I've been making it ever since, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
One-Pot Pasta with Summer Vegetables One-Pot Pasta with Summer Vegetables One-Pot Pasta with Summer Vegetables One-Pot Pasta with Summer Vegetables
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta (any shape)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  3. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  5. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes and cook until tender.
  6. Drain pasta and add to skillet with vegetables.
  7. Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • Cooking the pasta directly in the sauce helps to infuse it with flavor.
  • The vegetables add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
  • The Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness.
  • This dish is quick and easy to make, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.