Summer Tomato & Basil Stew – Easy & Fresh Garden Recipe with Lagostina Cookware

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 4–5 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or orzo)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Fresh grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)