Vegetable Pasta – Recipe for Pasta with Vegetables – How to Prepare Vegetable Pasta

Vegetable Pasta – Recipe for Pasta with Vegetables – How to Prepare Vegetable Pasta

Vegetable pasta is a popular and nutritious Italian dish, known for its rich combination of starches, a variety of vegetables, and cream, which gives it a delicious and harmonious taste. It’s a favorite among children and considered a complete meal.

This recipe serves five people.

Ingredients:

• 500 grams (½ kg) of pasta
• 200 ml (1 cup) of cooking cream
• 100 grams of mozzarella cheese
• 3 zucchinis, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 cups of chopped broccoli
• 2 tablespoons of sliced olives
• 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon of white pepper
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Preparation Steps:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   Boil a pot of water and add a little oil and a teaspoon of salt. Once the water boils, add the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain the pasta well.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   In another pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add all the vegetables: zucchini, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions. Season with salt, white pepper, and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 10 minutes, keeping them slightly crunchy as this is key to the dish’s taste. When the vegetables start to change color, add the olives and stir.

3. Combine and Cook:
   Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables, followed by a quick stir. Add the tomato sauce and stir again. Then, pour in the cooking cream and add the mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted, and the mixture starts to bubble.

4. Serve:
   Serve the pasta on a flat plate, scooping a generous portion of the hot, fragrant vegetable pasta that is now ready to enjoy.

We hope you try this delicious recipe and that it becomes a favorite in your kitchen! Bon appétit!