Description
A comforting one-pot pasta meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 cup protein (chicken, sausage, or tofu)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the pasta and vegetables, tossing until veggies begin to soften.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add protein if desired, cooking until heated through.
- Season with spices, mix well, and serve.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: one-pot pasta, quick dinner, family meal, easy recipe