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Pasta with Vegetables

Pasta with Vegetables

29 Ratings
29 Ratings
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Pasta with Vegetables
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Combine fresh veggies from your garden or the farmers' market with pasta to make this your new favorite summer recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 12 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 onion, medium (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 green pepper (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 6 cups pasta (cooked)
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Chop tomatoes and mix with all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and top with grated  cheese.

Notes

Add a can of white or black beans, drained, for extra protein before tossing with pasta.

Feel free to add other vegetables that you have on hand.

Source:

Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (386g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 274
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 73 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 82 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 188 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 274
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 82 mg
Potassium 188 mg
Sodium 73 mg
Copper 182 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 34 mg
Phosphorus 132 mg
Selenium 38 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 30 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 14 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 175 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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This is the perfect summer recipe! Most of the ingredients came directly from my garden!
08/13/10
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