Description
This Garlic Herb Vegetable Scampi is a delicious meatless pasta dish loaded with fresh vegetables and bursting with garlic herb flavor. Perfect for a light and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped yellow squash
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Add vegetable broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Stir in cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to combine well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use any combination of vegetables you have on hand.
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan or use a plant-based substitute.
- Add extra lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
