A closeup photo of a cheesy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and chopped cucumbers

Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies

Maine EFNEP

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups Vegetables Zucchini, broccoli, peas
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Frying Pan Or skillet
  • Saucepan

Instructions

  • Wash and prepare vegetables and tomatoes.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water from cooked pasta and save 1⁄4 cup of water.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet as pasta cooks. Add garlic and onion to skillet. Sauté over medium heat about 1-2 minutes or until soft.
  • Add any uncooked hard vegetables and cook for 3 minutes. Add soft vegetables and continue to cook. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes last and cook until warm.
  • Add cooked drained pasta to the vegetables. Add a little of the water from the pasta, if needed.
  • Add cheeses to mixture. Stir until cheese is mostly melted. Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Pasta and cheese may help picky eaters enjoy vegetables. Vary the flavors and colors.
  • Add protein to this dish by stirring in cooked beans, meat or fish.
  • Use thawed frozen vegetables in this recipe.
  • Keep pasta on hand and use when you have extra vegetables.
  • Use this recipe for a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
204
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
283
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
398
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
6470
IU
129
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
148
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Italian Seasoning, Mixed Vegetables, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Whole Wheat Pasta