Description
Homemade courgette and pepper pasta brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Fresh vegetables dance through delicate pasta strands, creating a light yet satisfying meal that connects you to simple, elegant Italian cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 courgettes
- 1 bell pepper
Pasta:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) pasta
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh basil, torn
- Grated Parmesan, to serve
Instructions
- Thinly slice courgettes into half-moons and cut peppers into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain while preserving a small amount of starchy cooking liquid.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Introduce the prepared vegetables to the pan, stirring occasionally and cooking for 5-7 minutes until they soften slightly but maintain a crisp texture.
- Add drained pasta to the vegetable mixture, carefully folding and tossing to distribute ingredients evenly, using reserved pasta water to create a light, glossy coating.
- Sprinkle freshly torn basil leaves and generously grate Parmesan cheese over the dish, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of herbs and cheese.
- Transfer to warmed serving plates immediately and serve piping hot to preserve the vibrant flavors and optimal texture.
Notes
- Select young, firm courgettes for the best texture and flavor in your pasta dish.
- Use a mix of green and yellow peppers to add vibrant color and variety to the recipe.
- Chop garlic finely to distribute its flavor evenly throughout the dish without overwhelming other ingredients.
- Reserve pasta water as a secret weapon to create a silky sauce that helps ingredients cling together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 57 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg