Ditalini Pasta with Vegetables and Tomato Sauce
Ditalini pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfectly sized to soak up savory sauces and flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender ditalini with sautéed vegetables and a rich tomato sauce, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and delicious. Serve it for a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering; either way, it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic and vegetables for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice and cook for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and chopped basil; simmer gently for flavor melding.
- Toss cooked ditalini into the sauce and let it heat through for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg