Vegetable Penne Pasta

Fresh vegetables and penne pasta with savory tomato sauce makes a very colorful and delicious pasta dish. This is a simple pasta dinner. Serve with a side of salad and bread.

Preparation Time:10 mins                          Cook Time:20 mins

Serve:4


Ingredients

• 225 gms penne pasta , dry


• 4 cups broccoli florets


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 3 cloves garlic , finely chopped


• 1 small red onion , sliced thin


• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms


• 2 cups sliced zucchini


• 1/2 cup veg broth


• 1 teaspoon dried oregano


• 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes


• 2 medium tomatoes , chopped


• 4 cups fresh spinach , chopped small


• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind


• 1/8 teaspoon salt


• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper


• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.


2. Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta.


3. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.


4. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute' for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.


5. Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute' for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.


6. Add veg broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.


7. Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.


8. Stir in spinach and lemon rind; cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender.


9. When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well.


10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.


12. Serve immediately.