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Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables

Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables is a great summertime lunch idea. It is probably the most delicious way to enjoy pasta with tons of seasonal vegetables. Learn how to make vegetable pasta. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 784kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 250 gram dry shell pasta (Conchiglie)
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste
  • ½ Cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ Cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ Cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • ½ Cup diced zucchini
  • ½ cup broccoli florets
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, sage etc)
  • ¼ Cup fresh Italian basil leaves or parsley

Instructions

  • Boil water in a large saucepan with a teaspoon of salt. Once the water starts bubbling and boiling, add the uncooked pasta, stir and cook the pasta till al dente. Transfer the cooked pasta to a colander. Drain the water. 
  • Heat olive oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the chopped garlic, chili flakes, cook for 10 - 20 seconds to infuse the flavor of garlic and chili into the oil.
    Cooking step of stir fry pasta
  • Add onion, and stir fry over high heat for the next 10 - 20 seconds. No need to brown the onion.
    Cooking step of stir fry pasta
  • Next, add the vegetables, salt, and stir-fry them till they are tender but not overcooked or soft. Vegetables should have a crunch to them.
    Cooking step of stir fry pasta
  • Now add the boiled pasta, Italian herbs, and stir to combine. Stir fry for a minute. Turn off the heat. 
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  • Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves. 
  • Serve Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables immediately.

Notes

  • Vegetables and pasta both need to be al dente for this recipe.
  • Overcooked/soft/mushy vegetables would kill the taste and texture of the stir-fry. 
  • If you are using frozen vegetables, make sure to thaw them before adding them to the stir fry.
  • To jazz up the flavors I add loads of garlic and red chili flakes for that extra little bit of heat. Adjust the seasoning according to personal taste preference.
  • If basil is not available, you can add parsley. 
  • You can use fresh or dry Italian herbs for this pasta recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1942IU | Vitamin C: 148mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg