Description
This One Pot Veggie Pasta is a delicious and easy vegetarian meal that comes together quickly in just one pot. Loaded with colorful veggies, flavorful seasonings, and al dente pasta, this dish is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced into half moons)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups baby spinach
Seasonings:
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add vegetables: Stir in zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes.
- Add broth and pasta: Pour in vegetable broth, add spaghetti, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Finish dish: Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and cook until spinach wilts. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can swap in other vegetables like mushrooms, broccoli, or kale.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Add cooked chickpeas or white beans for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
