Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies
This Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies recipe from the University of Maine Extension is a light, flavorful dish that pairs tender pasta with fresh, seasonal vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vegetables Zucchini, broccoli, peas
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ cup Onion Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Frying Pan Or skillet
- Saucepan
Instructions
- Wash and prepare vegetables and tomatoes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water from cooked pasta and save 1⁄4 cup of water.
- Heat oil in a large skillet as pasta cooks. Add garlic and onion to skillet. Sauté over medium heat about 1-2 minutes or until soft.
- Add any uncooked hard vegetables and cook for 3 minutes. Add soft vegetables and continue to cook. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes last and cook until warm.
- Add cooked drained pasta to the vegetables. Add a little of the water from the pasta, if needed.
- Add cheeses to mixture. Stir until cheese is mostly melted. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Pasta and cheese may help picky eaters enjoy vegetables. Vary the flavors and colors.
- Add protein to this dish by stirring in cooked beans, meat or fish.
- Use thawed frozen vegetables in this recipe.
- Keep pasta on hand and use when you have extra vegetables.
- Use this recipe for a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
283
mg
12
%
Potassium
398
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
6470
IU
129
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
148
mg
15
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Italian Seasoning, Mixed Vegetables, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Whole Wheat Pasta