Whole Grain Spaghetti with Fresh Vegetables

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
Using the side of a knife, gently press garlic and peel. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until slightly brown, about 1 minute.
Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, and asparagus and sauté until heated but not completely cooked. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, sauté for 2 additional minutes
Remove garlic clove and discard.
Cook whole grain spaghetti according to the package directions.
Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss with vegetables and add fresh basil before serving

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Ingredients:

1 box whole grain spaghetti

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 cup chopped white onion

2 cups diced zucchini

2 cups diced yellow squash

1 bunch asparagus, coarsely chopped

1 cup julienned yellow bell pepper

3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

4 leaves fresh basil, torn

Active time:

18 minutes

Yield:

7 servings

Nutrition:

Calories: 330, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 30mg, Carbohydrate: 55g, Fiber: 10g, Protein: 11g

Author:

Recipe, content and photo courtesy of Barilla. For more recipes, visit Barilla [2].

Diet:

Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet

Course:

Main dishes

Meal:

Dinner

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian Vegan

Rating:

Description:

This simple dish brings so many ﬂavors together, and is a balanced meal, all in one dish.