Vegetable Pasta in Garlic Sauce Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini and bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and convenient.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in red chili flakes and salt to taste.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed.

Toss to combine everything well and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

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