Course Type
Dinner
Dietary Restrictions
Vegetarian
4-6 Servings
Ingredients
1 lb pasta of your choice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 cup of green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup of fresh or frozen peas
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
A handful of fresh basil leaves
Parmesan cheese, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Utensils
Large pot
Large skillet
Colander
Stirring spoon
Knife
Cutting board
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Sauté the onion and garlic until they become fragrant.
5. Add the green beans, peas, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves to the skillet. Stir frequently.
6. Continue to cook the vegetables until they are tender, for about 10 minutes.
7. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water.
8. Toss the pasta with the vegetables, adding pasta water if necessary.
9. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and mix well.
10. Serve the pasta hot with more Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
