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!

Ingredients for Veggie Angel Hair Pasta:

You will need the following ingredients:

• 4 ounces of angel hair pasta (also known as cappelini which means “fine hairs”)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large shallot (or 2 green onions)
• 1/2 yellow squash (can substitute additional zucchini 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)
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• Fresh basil and parsley leaves
• Salt and pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Veggie Angel Hair Pasta:

• 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.
• In the meantime, heat a large saute pan over medium high heat and when pan is hot, add the olive oil.
• Add chopped shallot, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot and saute, stirring, until vegetables are tender for about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add angel pasta to pot when water is boiling and cook al dente (about 3-5 minutes).
• Add chicken broth, tomato paste, and grape tomato halves.  Cook until tomatoes are soft.  Remove from the heat.
• Add noodles to pan and toss into the sauce.   Sprinkle in basil and parsley.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Add crushed red pepper flakes to desired heat level.
• Serve with fresh grated parmesan if desired.  May garnish with additional basil or parsley.

Possible Variations:

• You may substitute or add other vegetables such as broccoli, red or green peppers, asparagus, peas, or mushrooms.
• Substitute green onions for the shallots. Substitute zucchini for the yellow squash.
• 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

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!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 ounces angel hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 yellow squash, julienne or sliced
• 1 small zucchini, julienne or sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienneor sliced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 large 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 or 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.
• In the meantime, heat a large saute pan and add the olive oil. Saute the shallot, yellow squash, zucchini and carrot for 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
• Add angel pasta to pot of boiling water and cook 3-5 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
• Add chicken broth and tomato paste to sauce and stir together. Add grape tomato halves and cook until softened. Remove from the heat.
• Add noodles and toss in the sauce. Sprinkle in basil and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.  Add crushed red pepper flakes to desired heat level. 
• Serve immediately with fresh grated parmesan if desired.  May garnish with additional basil or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal

Keyword Angel Hair Pasta, Pasta, Angel Hair Pasta with Vegetables

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