Easy Vegetable Pasta
Easy Vegetable Pasta is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that combines fresh vegetables with tender pasta in a light, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy, no-meat meal is both satisfying and packed with wholesome goodness.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 lb linguine
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, then add the pasta and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, slice the mushrooms and halve the tomatoes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt; sauté until they release their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add the drained pasta and butter to the skillet, tossing to coat in the melted butter.
- Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for moisture
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs such as basil or parsley at the end of cooking. This will enhance the dish with a burst of freshness and aroma.