Description
This One Pot Veggie Pasta is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with fresh vegetables and topped with gooey mozzarella and cheddar, it’s a nutritious and flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. #OnePotPasta #VegetarianPasta #EasyDinner #QuickMeals #HealthyPasta #VegetarianDinner #ComfortFood #WeeknightDinner
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb penne pasta (8 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced in rounds
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced in strips
- 3/4 cup peas (frozen)
- 3/4 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (or 3 cups, drained from liquid)
- 1 1/2 cups stock (warm or room temp)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (3 oz, freshly shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (3 oz, freshly shredded)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add lemon juice to deglaze the pan.
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Add zucchini, bell pepper, peas, corn, and mushrooms. Stir to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning, ground mustard, salt, and pepper, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and stir.
- Add warm stock to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and stir. Turn the heat down to medium-high and let it simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the lid and stir. Add half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and stir again.
- Cover the pot and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Stir again, then turn off the heat. Top with the remaining cheese and cover to let it melt.
- Let the pasta sit for another 2 minutes to finish cooking with the remaining heat in the pot.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies or protein for added variety.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cheese and stock.
- Ensure the pasta is fully cooked before turning off the heat to avoid undercooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg