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Veggie Marinara Pasta

Two Chef Mission
Light, refreshing, and perfect for summer nights when you want something substantial but not too carb heavy. Sauteed veggies give you the healthy carbs and fiber you need to feel full and satisfied.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 501 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Strainer
  • Heat resistant spoon/spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 box Pasta your choice
  • 1/2 head Broccoli florets and chopped stems, separate
  • 1/2 each Onion diced
  • 1 each Carrot diced
  • 8-12 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 tbsp Thyme dried
  • 1 tsp Rosemary dried
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt as needed
  • Pepper as needed
  • Olive Oil as needed

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook 8 minutes. Drain and reserve for the sauce.
  • Heat a large saute an on medium. Add in 1 Tbs oil and then the onions, broccoli stems, carrot and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. Cook 4 minutes. Add in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. (use water to get everything out of the diced tomato can, add into the pan)
  • Bring to a simmer, stir in the broccoli florets and cook 5-7 minutes. Boccoli should be cooked and still a bright green. Adjust seasoning.
  • Toss with the pasta and remove from heat.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

The acidity of the tomato will start to change the color of the broccoli so if a bright green isn't achieved it will still be ok.

Nutrition

Sodium: 283mgCalcium: 145mgVitamin C: 151mgVitamin A: 1368IUSugar: 9gFiber: 10gPotassium: 1026mgCalories: 501kcalSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 3gProtein: 20gCarbohydrates: 102gIron: 4mg
Keyword Pasta, Pasta Dishes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, summer, vegetables, Vegetatarian
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