Creamy pasta with zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, cooked together in one pot.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced thin
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 3 cups vegetable broth
11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
16 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, carrot, and snap peas. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add pasta, cherry tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
03 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Simmer uncovered for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and coats pasta and vegetables.
04 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
05 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
