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One Pot Veggie Pasta Recipe

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This One Pot Veggie Pasta is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal combining sautéed fresh vegetables with rotini pasta, simmered in vegetable broth and pasta sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, it offers the convenience of minimal cleanup without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

Other Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lb. (8 oz.) rotini pasta
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce
  • 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Mince the garlic, dice the onion, and slice the carrots. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and carrots and sauté until the onions become soft and translucent, releasing their aroma.
  2. Add Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms while the aromatics cook. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and continue sautéing until they soften and reduce in size.
  3. Prepare Remaining Vegetables: While the mushrooms cook, dice the zucchini and the red bell pepper.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, rotini pasta, dried basil, dried oregano, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir everything together well, even if the broth doesn’t completely cover the pasta.
  5. Bring to Boil: Place a lid on the pot, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the broth to a full boil.
  6. Simmer Pasta: Once boiling, stir the pasta quickly, replace the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer. Stir occasionally and keep the lid on, cooking until the pasta is tender, approximately 10 minutes.
  7. Add Sauce and Cheese: After the pasta is tender, stir in the pasta sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover the pot again, and let it heat until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve the hot veggie pasta immediately for a delicious and comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotini with any other short pasta like penne or fusilli.
  • For a vegan option, omit the mozzarella cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste as needed.
  • If the pasta seems dry while simmering, add a splash more vegetable broth or water.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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