Description
This one pot veggie pasta is an easy, satisfying, and quick dinner option that allows you to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. It combines sautéed fresh veggies with rotini pasta cooked in vegetable broth, finished with flavorful pasta sauce and optional melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, 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
- 1/2 lb rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Mince the garlic, dice the onion, and slice the carrots. Add these to a large pot with olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms and add them to the pot with the other vegetables, continuing to sauté.
- Dice Zucchini and Bell Pepper: While other vegetables cook, dice the zucchini and red bell pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper to the pot along with the uncooked rotini, dried basil, dried oregano, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine, even if the broth doesn’t fully cover the pasta.
- Bring to Boil: Cover the pot with a lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the broth to a boil.
- Simmer Pasta: Once boiling, stir the pasta quickly, replace the lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer. Stir occasionally, keeping the lid on between stirs, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Stir in the pasta sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese if using. Replace the lid and let it heat for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve the hot veggie pasta immediately for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use any variety of vegetables you have on hand to customize this dish.
- For a vegan version, omit the mozzarella or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- If broth level is low, add a splash of water to ensure pasta cooks evenly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
