Storage
To store leftovers: Cool the vegetable pasta before sealing in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. We feel so good about serving a veg pasta meal that takes minimal prep, but is still a delicious home cooked dish loaded with nutritious goodness. Like many of your favorite pasta dishes with vegetables, this is a perfect recipe to customize! You can use whatever leftover veggies are sitting in the fridge. Keep it vegetarian or add meat if you prefer. You will love that it’s a hearty and healthy dinner that takes little effort to cook. (With no extra dishes to wash. Yay!) And the kids will of course love the yummy noodles and cheese. In short, my simple and easy pasta recipe with vegetables is the definition of a family-friendly meal! *For more quick, easy, and satisfying meals, also try these great recipes:
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- Turn the heat to high, add diced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Pour vegetable stock, mix and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot with lid and cook for 7-8 minutes or until the paste is al dente.
- Top the pasta with mozzarella cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven at 350℉ until cheese is bubbly. NOTE: Alternatively, you can skip this baking step, cover the pot with lid and let it sit for 1 minute until cheese is melted. Veggies: Swap or add your choice of vegetables to the pasta. Other types of hearty veg that hold up well in this one pot recipe include cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower florets. You can also stir in fresh baby spinach or chopped kale at the end of cooking, right before adding the cheese. Cheese: Use bagged shredded Italian blend cheese to save yourself the step of shredding and grating the cheeses by hand. Feel free to change up the flavors here and swap Italian cheeses with shredded cheddar or spicy pepper jack. But it also makes a great vegetarian main or side dish! Enjoy bowlfuls with a warm hunk of toasted sourdough or garlic bread. And a fresh green salad is always great to pair with pasta. For a full Italian meal you might consider serving with a caprese or simple tomato basil salad. The pasta is perfect to serve alongside lighter soups or fish like baked tilapia or salmon. Or really have a hearty meal and pair with meatballs or grilled meats like steak and chicken!
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