Rice & noodles

Garden Vegetable Pasta

Tomato, zucchini, and bell pepper tossed with pasta—colorful, light, vegetarian-friendly.

Total 24 min Stockpot Easy 1 servings
StockpotSkillet Cooking for oneLighter meals
Garden Vegetable Pasta

Cut vegetables evenly and cook from firm to soft; keep the sauce light for a garden feel.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 14 min

  1. Boil pasta al dente; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Dice tomato; small-dice zucchini and pepper; mince garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high; cook pepper and zucchini 2 minutes, add tomato and garlic until soft.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and 3 Tbsp pasta water; simmer until lightly thickened, then add pasta.
  4. Toss on high 1 minute; season with salt and pepper; drizzle a little more olive oil if you like.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • No zucchini? Use broccoli florets instead.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; reheat with a splash of water.

Substitutions

Cabbage