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Garden Vegetable Pasta ~ Fresh penne pasta tossed with garden-fresh vegetables in a tangy balsamic dressing, topped with melted cheese.

Garden Vegetable Pasta

Farfalle pasta tossed with garden-fresh vegetables in a tangy balsamic dressing, topped with melted cheese.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dairy free, pasta, spinach, summer, vegan, vegetarian, zucchini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 cups farfalle pasta uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced and quartered
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package directions for al dente consistency. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced zucchini.
  • Stir in the balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the feta cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; stir gently to combine. Stir in the cooked pasta.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3388IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 2mg
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