Pasta with Vegetables
Recipe Image
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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Chop tomatoes and mix with all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- 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.
Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council
