Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes With Vegetables

Ingredients

• 100% whole wheat pasta
• Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
• Zucchini, sliced or cubed
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Spinach or kale, roughly chopped
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Broccoli florets
• Carrots, julienned or grated
• Fresh basil leaves, torn
• Parsley, finely chopped
• Oregano, dried or fresh
• Thyme, fresh sprigs or dried
• Crushed red pepper flakes for heat
• Garlic powder or freshly minced garlic
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Extra virgin olive oil (2-3 tablespoons)
• Tomato sauce or marinara (1 to 1½ cups)
• Pesto sauce for a fresh, herby layer (½ cup)
• Balsamic glaze or vinegar (optional, 1 tablespoon)
• Low-sodium vegetable broth for sautéing (¼ cup)
• Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese (¼ cup)
• Toasted pine nuts or walnuts (2 tablespoons)
• Sautéed tofu or grilled chicken breast (6 ounces)
• Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (2 tablespoons)
• Black olives, sliced (2 tablespoons)