Veggie Angel Hair Pasta
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!
Ingredients
- 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
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