Marinara Penne Pasta with Vegetables
This is a quick one pot pasta that is tossed with simple crunchy veggies and a creamy flavorful tomato sauce. Marinara sauce is a sauce made primarily from tomatoes along with onion, garlic, herbs and spices. It can be store bought or use a homemade marinara sauce. If desired, you could add any protein of your choice. One can play around this recipe to make it as light as possible or a rich and opulent for an exclusive occasion. Whatever be it, this is sure to gratify your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup penne pasta
- ¼ cup marinara sauce store bought or homemade.
- ¼ cup bell pepper juliennes
- ¼ cup onions sliced
- ¼ cup carrot juliennes
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Water for boiling pasta
- Salt as required
Instructions
How to cook Penne Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt to the water. When bubbles arise add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. Drain the penne over a colander.
- Transfer the penne into a wide plate and toss with a bit of oil in order not to stick.
Sautéing veggies
- Heat oil in another pan.
- Add the sliced onions. Sauté for a minute till translucent.
- Then add carrots, bell peppers. sauté for another minute. Bell peppers should not lose their crunch and bright color.
- Add salt and dried herbs.
Tossing Marinara Sauce and Veggies with Penne Pasta
- Now add the homemade marinara sauce. Stir fry for a few seconds.
- Finally add the penne pasta and mix everything very gently.
- Check for seasoning, garnish and finally serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Marinara pasta is a one pot meal. However, you can serve it with grilled meat such as Roasted Chicken Drumsticks , Dinner Buns or Zaater Cheese Manakish . Here are some drinks to serve alongside Pineapple Mint drink , Pineapple Virgin Mojito
Notes
- While boiling pasta, stir at intervals so that the pasta don't clump together.
- You could swap with veggies of your preference.
- Consider adding zucchini, mushrooms, squash, cheese and other assorted colors bell peppers.
- Proteins such as meatballs, cottage cheese, small chunks of cooked chicken is recommended for special occasions.