Okay, let’s be real here. Sometimes, I just don’t want to cook dinner. Or I don’t know what to cook for dinner. And so we end up going with one of my “stand by” meals, like this one. It requires very little effort (or time!), but packs a lot of flavor.
Not to mention the fact that I don’t even necessarily need to make a side dish with it. Look, the vegetables are built right in!
Summer Squash and Pepper Pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
3 bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
1 large or 2 medium summer squash, chopped (approximately 4 cups)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions, bell peppers and squash to the skillet, turning with a spatula so that all the pieces are evenly covered with the hot oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and all the vegetables are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. When you drain the pasta, be sure to reserve a few tablespoons of the cooking water.
Toss the pasta, reserved cooking water and vegetables together. Serve topped with fresh basil.
For more quick and easy meals, check these out:
- Simple Curry Sauce
- Spinach & Tomato Pasta
- Summer Soba Salad (currently my favorite!)
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Veggies thrown together with pasta is my go-to ‘don’t know what to cook’ or ‘don’t feel like cooking’ meal. I always have veggies and pasta!
I’ve never tried squash with pasta before – will have to remember that for next time.
Aine @ Something to Chew Over recently posted..Apricot and Almond Porridge
Exactly…veggies and pasta are staples around here. Definitely try throwing in some squash!
Same here! I have not tried summer squash, or putting any squash in pasta before. I needs to do that, this looks amazing
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes recently posted..She’s back
You’ve never had summer squash? You MUST try it! Especially sauteed with olive oil, salt and pepper. Yummmm
This looks delicious, I have a recipe for squash with pasta that I’ve been meaning to try and you’ve inspired me to give it a go!
Sophie recently posted..Excuse Me, I Don’t Want To Play
Do it. I LOVE squash with pasta!
I love the words quick and easy when it comes to recipes. This is perfect for summer evenings and uses ingredients that I always have in the house, so it’s definitely on the menu.
Marie Brannon recently posted..Panasonic Fuzzy Logic Rice Cookers
This looks so good! very summery! Cant wait for HLS next week!!!
CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com/ recently posted..Savings Savvy…Or At Least Trying To Be
Me too. Please come say hi if you see me there!
I definitely will!!
CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com/ recently posted..Savings Savvy…Or At Least Trying To Be
I just cook squash creamy soup today and the kids love it. You recipe looks so tempting too.
delcarmen66 recently posted..TIPS IN SAVING MONEY
Can we use boiled potato’s and tomato as ingredients.
pls reply.
I don’t see why not!