Veggielicious Pasta: A Light and Healthy Pasta Dish

Veggilicious pasta is a delicious and healthy pasta dish made with a variety of vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The pasta is then tossed in a light sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Here is a recipe for Veggilicious Pasta:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the flavors have melded.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
8. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
9. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

• You can add other vegetables to the pasta, such as carrots, broccoli, or spinach.
• If you want a creamier sauce, you can add a dollop of ricotta cheese or sour cream.
• You can also add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.