Garden Pasta

This Garden Pasta is a vibrant, healthy twist on traditional Italian comfort food. By combining tender spaghetti with a medley of fresh chopped tomatoes, crunchy celery, and sweet carrots, you create a dish that is as colorful as it is flavorful. The addition of basil, oregano, and garlic powder infuses the sauce with authentic Mediterranean aromatics, while the green onions provide a fresh, sharp finish. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly without sacrificing depth of flavor.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 326.4

Dietary: Low-cal, Vegan

Description

This Garden Pasta is a vibrant, healthy twist on traditional Italian comfort food. By combining tender spaghetti with a medley of fresh chopped tomatoes, crunchy celery, and sweet carrots, you create a dish that is as colorful as it is flavorful. The addition of basil, oregano, and garlic powder infuses the sauce with authentic Mediterranean aromatics, while the green onions provide a fresh, sharp finish. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly without sacrificing depth of flavor.

Ingredients

Tomatoes, chopped
Celery, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Onion, medium, chopped
Green onion, chopped
Equal
Basil
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Oregano
Vegetable or salad oil
Spaghetti

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
2
Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
3
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining completely.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add chopped onion and green onions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
6
Stir in chopped celery and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
7
Add chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
8
Simmer the vegetable mixture for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
9
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the vegetables.
10
Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to create a light sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 326.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2507.2mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 61.8g21%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g41%
Sugars 16.3g
Protein 10.3g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/garden-pasta/