15 Minute Pasta Fresca

I like this 15-minute pasta. Severely. It actually takes quarter-hour to make this, begin to end. Merely boil the pasta whereas your mushrooms and onion sauté in that superb balsamic discount, then toss the remainder of your elements within the pan, and serve!

For extra gentle and contemporary pasta recipes, attempt our 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta.

This can be a nice meatless meal for if you desire a gentle dinner that’s nonetheless huge on taste! It’s a copycat recipe from Noodles & Firm that our household has been having fun with for years. We love this pasta dish as a result of it’s loaded with veggies like mushrooms and tomatoes. However if you happen to want so as to add a bit protein, you may simply add some hen or salmon.

Ingredient Notes

• Penne Pasta: Simply use from the field and cook dinner to al dente.
• Olive Oil: Use a lightweight, impartial oil to cook dinner the veggies. You can even use avocado or vegetable oil.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic supplies the very best taste, however jarred minced garlic does work too. Jarred simply has a much less candy, barely extra bitter taste.
• Pink Onion: Be happy to substitute with white or yellow onions primarily based in your choice.
• Mushrooms: White button or the brown cremini mushrooms each work.
• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes: Both of those works. Lower them in half or quarters for the right chunk. You’ll be able to even use a mixture of yellow and crimson tomatoes.
• Child Spinach Leaves: Has a softer texture than common spinach and wilts down extra simply. Be certain to rinse earlier than cooking!
• Balsamic Vinegar: Use high quality balsamic vinegar for the very best taste.
• Pink Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized in its place in the identical quantity.
• Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta provides a salty and tangy taste.

Add Some Protein

We expect this dish is scrumptious all by itself, however typically we’re on the lookout for a bit added protein. You’ve got so many selections relating to protein choices. Listed below are a few of our favorites:

Hen: Use hen tenders or hen breasts for equally fast cooking. Season with a bit salt and pepper, and sear it in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high warmth. Scale back the warmth to medium and proceed cooking till the hen is cooked by means of.

Salmon: Season salmon parts with a bit salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet heated to medium-high warmth. Sear salmon parts for 3-4 minutes per aspect.

Pasta Choices

This recipe requires penne pasta, however you need to use any type of pasta you’d like. Different pasta choices that might work properly with this recipe embody angel hair pasta, linguine, farfalle (bow tie), or shells.

Change up the Veggies

We love this recipe for all of these scrumptious veggies that add taste and texture to this dish. In the event you’d like so as to add extra veggies (or swap some out), asparagus and zucchini are nice choices. They’ve an identical texture and cook dinner time as the opposite veggies and pair properly with Italian flavors. Simply throw them proper in when sautéing!