Grain Pasta with Pesto and Veggies: A Healthy, Flavorful Delight
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring grain pasta, homemade pesto, and a variety of colorful veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces grain pasta
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the grain pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until tender.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the veggies.
- Stir in the basil pesto and mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables.
- This dish is great served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, pesto, vegetables, healthy recipe, grain pasta