One Pot Loaded Veggie Pasta

By srumbel

One Pot Loaded Veggie Pasta is simple to prepare and loaded with summer’s bounty. This one pot meal is the perfect dish to prepare after a trip to the Farmer’s Market.
from aboutamom.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
• 14 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 ⁄2 tsp dried basil
• 1 ⁄4 tsp black pepper
• 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
• 1 ⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes (do not strain)
• 1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and then into bite size moon shapes
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise and then into bite size moon shapes
• 1 ⁄2 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 onion, slices thinly
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 TBS olive oil
• Parmesan cheese to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large stock pot, add water, broth, and tomato paste; whisk to combine. Turn heat to medium, and add spaghetti to the pot followed by oregano, basil, pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, zucchini, mushrooms, yellow squash, asparagus, onions, and garlic. Add diced tomato with liquid from can. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Cover, turn heat to high and bring to a boil.

2. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring to combine occasionally. Turn heat down to simmer; simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until spaghetti is cooked al dente.

3. Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.