Penne / Rainbow Pasta
Ingredients
2 cups
Cooked preferred pasta
(4 oz)
2 Tbsps
Olive oil
2 tsps
Cumin seeds
1 tsp
Garlic
(crushed)
½ cup
Zucchini
(finely cubed )
½ cup
Onions
(finely cubed)
½ cup
Carrots
(finely cubed)
½ cup
Bell peppers
(mixed colors finely cubed)
green chilies
(chopped, to taste, optional)
1 tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
½ tsp
Ground black pepper
(or to taste)
¼ tsp
Crushed red pepper
(or to taste)
½ tsp
Dried oregano
½ tsp
Dried basil
½ tsp
Dried parsley
½ tsp
Dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a saucepan on medium high heat.
2
Add cumin, as it crackles, add garlic.
3
Sauté for a few seconds, add vegetables and cook for a couple of minutes.
4
Reduce heat to low, combine the pasta and the seasonings.
5
Mix thoroughly until heated through.
6
Vegetables should still be a little crunchy.
Variation
Instructions
1
If gravy is desired add 1 cup crushed tomatoes.
2
Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the vegetables.
3
Adjust the seasonings to taste.