Healthy Pasta with Vegetables Recipe – Easy, Nutritious & Full of Flavour

Healthy Pasta with Vegetables is a quick and colourful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or light family dinners. Packed with fresh seasonal vegetables, wholewheat pasta, and simple Mediterranean flavours, this recipe is both satisfying and nutritious. It's an excellent way to enjoy more vegetables while creating a delicious homemade meal in under 30 minutes.

Whether you're looking for a healthy pasta recipe, an easy vegetarian dinner, or a simple meal prep idea, this vegetable pasta delivers fresh flavours with minimal effort.
Preparing fresh ingredients is even easier with a premium Damascus kitchen knife.

Why You'll Love This Healthy Vegetable Pasta
Ready in just 30 minutes
Packed with fresh vegetables
High in fibre and vitamins
Perfect for meal prep
Vegetarian and easily made vegan
Great for lunch or dinner

Ingredients (Serves 4)
300g wholewheat penne or fusilli pasta
1 courgette, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
150g broccoli florets
150g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 carrots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of half a lemon
30g grated Parmesan (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Kitchen Tools
For preparing fresh vegetables safely and efficiently, a Nakiri Knife or Santoku Knife is ideal. Their razor-sharp blades make slicing peppers, carrots, broccoli and courgettes quick and precise.

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Preparation Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

How to Make Healthy Pasta with Vegetables
Step 1 – Cook the Pasta
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the wholewheat pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 100ml of pasta water before draining.

Step 2 – Prepare the Vegetables
While the pasta cooks, wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces using a sharp vegetable knife for cleaner, more precise cuts.

Step 3 – Sauté the Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Add:
Garlic
Carrots
Broccoli

Cook for 4 minutes.

Add:
Courgette
Bell peppers

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Finally stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4 – Combine Everything
Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables.
Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water.

Season with:
Oregano
Basil
Salt
Black pepper

Finish with lemon juice and gently toss until everything is coated.

Step 5 – Serve
Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Approximate values:
Calories: 410 kcal
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fat: 12g
Fibre: 10g
Sugar: 8g

Why Knife Choice Matters
Preparing lots of vegetables becomes much easier with the right kitchen knife.
A sharp Nakiri Knife creates clean, straight cuts that preserve the vegetables' texture, while a Santoku Knife offers excellent versatility for slicing, chopping and dicing. Using a premium VG10 Damascus steel knife reduces effort and improves precision, making healthy cooking faster and more enjoyable.

Tips for the Best Healthy Pasta
Use seasonal vegetables for maximum flavour.
Add spinach or kale during the final minute of cooking.
Stir in grilled chicken, prawns or tofu for extra protein.
Finish with toasted pine nuts for added crunch.
Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to make the recipe vegan.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes. Simply omit the Parmesan or replace it with nutritional yeast or a plant-based cheese alternative.

Which pasta works best?
Wholewheat penne, fusilli, rigatoni or spaghetti all work well.

Can I freeze it?
While fresh is best, leftovers can be frozen for up to two months and reheated gently.

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