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Recipes for Dinner Summer: 5 Fresh Pasta Delights


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and refreshing pasta dish perfect for summer, featuring seasonal vegetables and a light olive oil dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and corn kernels, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to blister.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
  7. Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 0

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