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Colorful & Crunchy Pasta with Vegetables by Katrin     Print this Recipe

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Equipment

Large saucepan, mixing bowl, cutting board, saute pan

Prep Time

About 25 minutes

Number of Servings

4 to 6, depending on ages

Instructions

  1. 16 oz whole grain pasta

    Place in boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water when done. Set aside.
  2. 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

    Meanwhile, heat in the saute pan over medium heat.
  3. 1 zucchini, chopped

  4. 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

  5. 1 orange bell pepper, chopped

  6. 2 garlic cloves, minced

    Add the bell pepper, garlic and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
  7. 1 jar marinara sauce, reduced sodium

  8. 2 pints of cherry tomatoes, quartered

  9. 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

    Add the sauce, tomatoes and parsley to the saute pan. Cook for about 5 minutes. Lastly add the cooked pasta and reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes. Place on serving dish.
  10. 1 cup Veggie chips (Suggested brands: Good Health Natural Foods or EatSmart Naturals)

    Add to resealable plastic bag. Seal and crush with a rolling pin.
  11. 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

    Sprinkle the crushed Veggie Crisps and Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Serve immediately!

Options

You can add any other vegetables you want! A great dish for using your leftovers, try it with carrots and broccoli. And for more complete meal add shrimp or chicken.  Try replacing parsley with fresh basil. 

Grocery List

  • 16 oz whole grain pasta
  • 1 jar marinara sauce, reduced sodium
  • Zucchini
  • Yellow bell pepper
  • Orange bell pepper
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Garlic, clove
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Veggie chips (Suggested brands: Good Health Natural Foods or EatSmart Naturals)
  • Parmesan Cheese

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