One Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta
Description
This recipe combines diced onions sautéed in olive oil with uncooked penne pasta and sliced summer vegetables—zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomatoes. Water and salt are added, and everything cooks together in one pan until the pasta reaches an al dente texture and the water is mostly absorbed. This method infuses the pasta with the flavor of the vegetables as they soften.
Once the pasta is cooked, a fresh vinaigrette made of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and seasonings is whisked separately and then poured over the hot pasta mixture. Adding grated Parmesan and fresh basil completes the dish with creamy, herbal notes. This results in a pasta that is tender with a balanced acidity and a hint of garlic and herbs.
The recipe is ideal for a light summer lunch or dinner and can be served immediately for the best texture. The fresh vegetables and bright vinaigrette make the pasta a refreshing and wholesome choice that doesn’t require many pots or pans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 zucchini thinly sliced
- 2 yellow squash sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 4 cup water cold
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup basil fresh
- 1 cup parmesan grated
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add olive oil and onions to a 12 inch skillet and cook over medium high heat until softened.
- Add the pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes to the skillet.
- Pour 4 cups of cold water and salt into the pan.
- Turn the heat up to high bring the water to a boil cooking everything together until the pasta is al dente and the water is absorbed.
- While the pasta cooks whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients together.
- When the pasta is ready pour the vinaigrette over it and add the fresh basil and Parmesan. Toss together and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1260IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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