Vegetables Pasta Recipies

We all love pasta..Enjoy here the delicious pasta recipes.This is a simple pasta dinner. Serve with a side of salad and bread..Recipe will serve 4 to 6.

 Ingredients:

Pasta:

• 2 cups whole grain penne pasta (use can use another pasts shape if “penne” is not available)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

 Vegetables:

• 2 medium sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green beans
• 1 medium chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium sliced zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Tomato sauce:

• 6 medium diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can of diced tomato
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar (adjust to taste)

Preparing Pasta:

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)

Method:

• In a large pot boil the water with salt and oil.
• After water comes to the boil add the pasta.
• Cook the pasta until it is just tender, not too soft. Drain the water and set pasta aside.

Vegetables:

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
2. Add vegetables (carrot, green beans, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini) to skillet and sauté until they are nearly tender.

Tomato Sauce:

1. Mix the cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and keep aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the basil, Italian herbs, and chili flakes stir and add tomatoes.
3. Let the tomatoes cook until they become pasty.
4. Next add cornstarch, salt and sugar to the tomato sauce, cornstarch will give thickness to the sauce.
5. Next add the sauté vegetables to the sauce and cook for few minutes on medium heat until sauce come to the desirable thickness.

Prepare The Pasta:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add basil and chili flakes stir for few seconds.
2. Next add the drained pasta and sauté for a minute until pasta is well coated with oil.
3. Pour the vegetable sauce over the pasta, serve hot with slice of French bread and salad.

Video of Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes: Cappellini Caprese Recipe

Capellini Caresse

Ingredients

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Instructions
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.