Rustic Summer Vegetable Pasta

Name: Rustic Summer Vegetable Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided; 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) uncooked multigrain spaghetti; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

My veggie pasta proves you can’t have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with whatever fresh veggies are in the garden or farmers market. —Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
1 package (14-1/2 ounces) uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan.
2. In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 315 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.