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Close-up of a delicious pasta dinner with creamy sauce, perfect for a low calorie meal.

Low-Calorie Vegetable Pasta Dinner


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A light and flavorful low-calorie pasta dinner featuring whole wheat spaghetti and a medley of fresh vegetables in a garlic tomato sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss well to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice.
Serve immediately, dividing the pasta evenly among four plates.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes