Healthy Veggie Pasta
Vegetable pasta dishes are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the combination of fresh, colorful vegetables and comforting pasta.
This veggie pasta recipe features onions, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and basil for a flavorful and aromatic meal.
The dish bursts with fresh flavors and textures: the onions and garlic adding the savory, while the peppers and eggplant add the sweetness and richness. The zucchini brings a slightly crunchy texture, and the tomatoes create a light, refreshing sauce while basil adds a pop of freshness and a bright herbal note to the dish.
Finally, the olive oil ties all the flavors together and creating a perfect balance in every bite. This veggie pasta dish is delicious and packed with nutrients and fiber, making it a very healthy and satisfying meal.
I used linguine for this recipe, but you could use other types of pasta if you don’t have linguine in your pantry. Least but not last, whole grain pasta are of course the best choice if you are looking to maximize the health benefits.
Enjoy!
Healthy Veggie Pasta
Ingredients
- 70 g linguine
- ¼ onion
- ½ pepper
- 50 g zucchini
- 50 g eggplant
- 20 ml olive oil
- ½ garlic clove
- 125 g canned tomatoes
- 7 g green basil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Mix the canned tomatoes and garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Boil the sauce on low heat until it reaches the right consistency and acidity.
- Keep a few leaves of basil for the plating and finely cut the rest. Add the basil to the sauce after removing from the heat.
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Cut the vegetables into small cubes and quickly fry in a pan with a little olive oil.
- Add the tomato sauce over the cooked vegetables and boil together. Add the pasta to the sauce and mix gently.
- Transfer to a plate and decorate with the remaining basil leaves.
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