Farfalle with Vegetables. Farfalle pasta mixed with sautéed vegetables and marinara sauce.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Broccoli, Carrots, farfalle, fresh vegetables, green beans, Italian Recipe, marinara sauce, onions, pasta, zucchini
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Tom Papia
Cost: $$
Ingredients
1lb.farfalle
24oz.marinara sauce
2medium carrots sliced
1medium zucchini sliced
1onion sliced
1bagfrozen broccoli12-16 oz.
1bagfrozen green beans12-16 oz.
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
1tsp.salt
¼tsp.ground black pepper
1tspgarlic powder
Instructions
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Pasta:
Prepare the farfalle according to the package instructions for al dente. Strain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
While the farfalle is cooking, in a large skillet or pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
Next, add in the onions and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Next, add in the zucchini, broccoli, green beans, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powered and sauté for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
Next, add in the marinara sauce and mix well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Finally, add in the cooked pasta and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
Serve the farfalle with vegetables with crusty Italian bread or with a side salad.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:For this recipe I am using up the vegetables that I have left in the refrigerator and freezer. That is why there is a combination of fresh and frozen vegetables in this farfalle with vegetables dish. Luckily, fresh and frozen vegetables work fine together when cooked in the right order.I am using farfalle pasta for this recipe because I love the texture and final look of the dish. However, feel free to use any pasta you have on hand. I recommend using penne, ziti, rigatoni, gemelli, and spaghetti as alternatives.For the vegetables, use what ever you like. Other vegetables that would work well in this dish are, asparagus, eggplant, spinach, Swiss chard, peppers, tomatoes, and cauliflower.If you do not have marinara sauce on hand, you could use vodka sauce or vegetable broth instead. If using the vegetable broth, you might want to add some additional flavor with crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, or dried thyme.