Veggie Angel Hair Pasta

Veggie Angel Hair Pasta

Veggie angel hair pasta  is a quick and healthy meal that is great for summertime or anytime for that matter.  You can make this dish in 30 minutes or less which makes it a great choice for an easy lunch or dinner!  I love any kind of pasta including lasagna and spaghetti but sometimes I’m in the mood to lighten things up.  Angel hair pasta is very light and thin and it pairs nicely with sauteed fresh garden vegetables, garlic and fresh Italian herbs.

Because this dish is on the lighter side, it would make a perfect side dish as well.  You could also add grilled shrimp or chicken on top for a more hearty meal.  And don’t forget to add fresh grated parmesan and maybe a slice of crusty Italian bread!

 

Veggie angel hair pasta

 

Ingredients for Veggie Angel Hair Pasta:

 

Angel Hair Pasta ingredients

 

You will need the following ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of angel hair pasta (also known as cappelini which means “fine hairs”)
  • Olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1/2 yellow squash
  • 1 small zucchini squash
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (I like to use the squeeze kind in a tube)
  • low sodium chicken broth
  • Fresh basil and parsley leaves
  • Salt and pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes

 

How to make Veggie Angel Hair Pasta:

 

Cut up vegetables          Boil pasta in water

Sautee vegetables in pan           Add rest of ingredients: tomatoes, herbs tomato paste, spices

 

  • Chop shallots and cut grape tomatoes in half.  Julienne slice or chop the zucchini, yellow squash and carrot.  Chop parsley and chiffonade basil leaves.  To chiffonade the basil,  roll the leaves together in a tight cylinder and slice thinly.
  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large stock pot.  Place the angel hair pasta into the boiling water and cook al dente (about 3-5 minutes).
  • In the meantime, heat a large saute pan over medium high heat and when pan is hot, add the olive oil.
  • Add chopped shallot, minced garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot and saute, stirring, until vegetables are tender for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato paste, grape tomato halves, parsley and basil.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Add crushed red pepper flakes to desired heat level.  Cook, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.  Add drained pasta and toss with the vegetable mixture.
  • Serve with fresh grated parmesan if desired.  May garnish with additional basil or parsley.

 

Veggie angel hair pasta

 

 

Veggie angel hair pasta and bread

 

Possible Variations:

  • You may substitute or add other vegetables such as broccoli, red or green peppers, asparagus, peas, or mushrooms.
  • If you would like to add a protein, top the pasta with grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • Try spiralizing the squash and carrot to make veggie noodles.

 

Other recipes to try:

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs

Chicken And Rice With Zucchini

 

Veggie Angel Hair Pasta

Veggie Angel Hair Pasta

LeAnn
Veggie angel hair pasta is a light and delicious meal with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots and tomatoes. Ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for summertime or anytime!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 yellow squash, julienne sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, julienne sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienne sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 5 basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables. Chop the shallot and cut the grape tomatoes in half. Julienne slice the yellow squash, zucchini and carrot. Chiffonade the basil and roughly chop the parsley.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil in a stock pot. Add angel pasta and cook 3-5 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  • In the meantime, heat a large saute pan and add the olive oil. Saute the shallot, minced garlic, yellow squash, zucchini and carrot for 2-3 minutes or until just tender.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato paste, grape tomato halves, parsley and basil.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Add crushed red pepper flakes to desired heat level.  Cook, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Add drained pasta and toss with the vegetable mixture.
  • Serve immediately with fresh grated parmesan if desired.  May garnish with additional basil or parsley.
Keyword Angel Hair Pasta, Pasta, Angel Hair Pasta with Vegetables