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Akane's Versatile Veggie Pasta

Name: Akane's Versatile Veggie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. desired pasta (we recommend a variety of shapes - such as rigatoni, penne, and fusilli); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: ½ cup white wine

A delicious and vibrant veggie pasta dish with a light yet flavorful tomato sauce and a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

This vibrant veggie pasta dish is the perfect way to liven up your dinner table. Featuring a variety of colorful vegetables and herbs, it has a light yet flavorful tomato sauce that’s balanced out with a touch of fresh garlic and red pepper flakes. Feel free to add in your favorite vegetables to switch up the flavors and create your own twist! Serve it warm with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a tasty meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

1 lb. desired pasta (we recommend a variety of shapes - such as rigatoni, penne, and fusilli)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: ½ cup white wine

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5
Add the onion, carrots and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
7
Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
Add the white wine (if using) and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce in the skillet. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring to combine everything.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Chef's Tip

Try adding fresh parsley, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, or whatever other vegetables you like to the veggie mix!

Fun Fact

In Italian, the word ‘versatile’ can mean ‘versatile’ or ‘variable’ - a fitting name for a dish that you can tailor to your own tastes!

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