Veggie Heavy Pasta (Vegan) Recipe


Submitted by mjaugustine

Makes 6 servings


This is a great summertime pasta! It could easily be modified into pasta salad as well.

Ingredients
12 oz whole wheat pasta
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 mushrooms, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup basil, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil dressing
Directions
  1. Prepare pasta as directed, in large pot or pan.

  2. Put chopped zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and mushrooms in skillet or pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Pour in the dressing and stir it around to coat. Add salt and pepper if desired. Cook until vegetables are cooked through.

  3. Add tomatoes, walnuts, and basil to the veggies; remove from heat. Drain pasta, then mix with the veggies in the larger pot.

Categories

Pasta, Main Dish, Boil, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 192.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
307
Calories from Fat
71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.9g
12%
Saturated Fat
0.3g
1%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
19mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
49.9g
17%
Dietary Fiber
7.3g
29%
Sugars
6.5g
Protein
11.1g
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 67%
Calcium 4% Iron 14%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
95% confidence
B+
  Good points
  • Very low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • Very high in vitamin C
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