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Summer Garden Pasta: Savor Fresh Veggie Delights!

A delightful summer pasta dish featuring fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta such as penne or fusilli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium yellow squash diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to the pasta.
  • You can substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand, such as asparagus or spinach, for a different flavor profile.

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