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Easy Veggie Pasta with Spinach, Broccoli, and Carrots

A Nutrient-Packed, Flavorful Vegetable Pasta Dish

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Easy Veggie Pasta with Spinach, Broccoli, and Carrots

About this recipe

This delicious pasta dish is brimming with fresh vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and carrots, tossed in a fragrant garlic and onion sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it's a dish that combines ease with nutrition.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and onions, cooking until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in carrots and broccoli, sautéing until tender, 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Combine pasta with vegetables, adding reserved pasta water to achieve a desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Chef's tip

For an extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.

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