Summer is in full force. Like super force. Like bending me to its will with heat and humidity and sheer grossness. But that’s what makes it perfect for some Summer Vegetable One Pot Pasta goodness.
Cause seriously, when it’s this hot, who wants to bother with the oven, or using all the burners and messing up ten tons of pans. Not me, no sirree. Gimme all the easy. Please.
This post was inspired by my friends Kat and Melinda of Home.Made.Interest. who had me drooling over their pasta dish like I hadn’t eaten in a week or something. I few a few minor changes, mostly because I love fresh picked green beans, and garlic. They are my life.
And also because the girls love them. How could I not add a vegetable my kids practically beg me for?
I also used some delicious RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce (similar), and it really made a huge difference in the dish. It’s so thick, it literally hugs the pasta, and has such a complex, dynamic flavor, which is paramount in a dish with very few, and simple, ingredients.
I also used quick-cooking noodles for this one pot pasta, which helps cut down on the cook time by quite a bit! Also, no draining. Hello, awesome.
I diced up some yellow onion and garlic and cooked them for a few minutes to soften and release their flavors, before adding the rest of the ingredients. I highly recommend adding the pasta and water first, and then adding the veggies on top, because it helps ensure the pasta gets completely cooked, while simultaneously steaming the veggies without them getting ridiculously soggy.
Top with fresh parmesan and this will quickly become your new fave one pot pasta dish, and for good reason. It’s so simple, and so delicious, and comes together in almost no time at all. I mean, you can’t get much better than that, am I right?!
I Snapped this bad boy the other day, and it was crazy popular, for good reason. If you aren’t already following me on Snapchat, you really should get on that. Cause I’m awesome. And also because I have this tendency to use weird voices when I talk.
My husband says that’s normal, by the way. For me. Whatever.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 C Yellow Onion diced
- 12 oz Quick-Cooking Pasta
- 3 C Cold Water
- 2 Zucchini halved and sliced
- 1 Yellow Squash halved and sliced
- 1 Pint Grape Cherry, or Mixed Tomatoes, halved
- 2 C Fresh Green Beans
- 1 C Fresh Basil roughly torn
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp Cracked Pepper
- 1 ½ C RAGڮ Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce
- ½ C Parmesan grated
Instructions
- In a large, 12 inch skillet, add the olive oil and heat to medium high. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just softened, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and water, then top with the zucchini, squash, tomatoes, green beans, and basil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, cover, and allow to cook for 5 minutes on high. Remove the cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Carefully stir in the pasta sauce, top with the grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
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Millie says
Hi Just wondering if this can be frozen?
Valenbarcelona says
Hi Karly,
It looks absolutely delicious, I can’t wait to try this recipe soon !!!!
Do you have a suggestion to replace the yellow squash? I can’t find this vegetable in Spain …
Thanks in advance 🙂
Valérie
Lauren Edwards says
Nutritional information?
Karly says
I do not personally provide them, but here is general rundown of nutrition according to what Yummly can pull:
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Summer-Vegetable-One-Pot-Pasta-1720918?columns=6&position=1%2F76
Hope that helps!
Lorenza says
I cooked the one pot pasta dish today and it was delish!!! The only ingredient I did not have was the Parmesan cheese. So, I used American cheese and it was just as delish! Thank you for the one pot pasta dish recipe. So simple and yummy!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
Karly, looks great with those fresh vegetables! I love a one-pot meal any time, but especially during the long, hot summer!
Suchi @elegantmeraki says
I love new pasta recipes! One pot is a plus. Need to get my hands on the new Ragu sauce now..
Lisa says
I love one pot pasta recipes and this one sounds fantastic!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
You crack me up. I use weird voices too but I feel like when you have kids it’s par for the course. LOL This looks delicious and I love one pot pastas!! I’ve tried a few and I’d have to say that I like the ones with this type of noodles versus the spaghetti best because it just cooks better. Great recipe!
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
Sad I missed this on snapchat I bet it was awesome!
Diana says
I LOVE one pot pasta dishes! They’re seriously the best!