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Healthy pasta with vegetable sauce

Delicious Healthy Pasta with Vegetable Sauce You’ll Love

A vibrant and nutritious meal, this Healthy Pasta with Vegetable Sauce combines whole wheat noodles and a medley of fresh vegetables for a guilt-free delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Whole Wheat Noodles opt for gluten-free pasta if needed
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil for higher heat
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a milder taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is best
  • 1 medium Carrot or zucchini/bell pepper as substitutes
  • 1 medium Zucchini yellow squash also works well
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper any color works beautifully
  • 28 oz Canned Tomatoes can use fresh if preferred
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste for best consistency
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian Herbs or fresh herbs for a brighter flavor
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for a robust flavor
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust according to taste preference

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat noodles and cook according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil then add diced onion. Sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic, avoiding burning.
  4. Add diced carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  5. Pour in canned tomatoes and add tomato paste. Stir and sprinkle dried herbs and paprika; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Fold the cooked noodles into the skillet and toss to combine, heating through for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve in warm bowls, garnishing with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with proteins like chickpeas or lentils for added nutrition. Adjust seasoning to taste as you go.

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