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    Garden Vegetable Pasta

    Published: Jul 11, 2018 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Melissa · 5 Comments

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    Garden Vegetable Pasta, made with all the vegetables that come from a summer garden, with or without meat, makes the perfect easy pasta dinner. Healthy vegetables from your own harvest compliment this pasta recipe so well!

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    A Pasta Recipe With Homegrown Vegetables

    Happy Tuesday! If you are like me you spent yesterday doing all kinds of fun family things and now your house is trashed... summer is a catch-22 aren't they? Have an awesome day of fun and relaxing but then you have to make up for it the following day times ten. This is such a great pasta dish that comes together in a snap, so plan on it for tonight so that you don't have to think about dinner or take too long getting it ready. Garden vegetable pasta is just what you need.

    This pasta is all things good in your garden made into a simple sauce that is chock full of goodness and flavor. I chose to use canned or home bottled tomatoes in the recipe because working with fresh garden tomatoes in a sauce adds a lot of extra steps. Everything else can come from the garden or farmer's market and you can make it with or without meat (see the notes of the recipe for details). It's such a forgiving recipe and one that I make often in the summer when my garden is full of yummy things to eat.

    So gather up some veggies, boil up some pasta, and add a heavy hand of fresh cheese - you won't regret it.

    Dinner is done.

    Tips and Tricks for Making Garden Vegetable Pasta

    • To make this without the meat, simply omit the meat and sub in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to saute the onion and bell pepper in. We really like it both ways. Hot Italian sausage is excellent in it.
    • The zucchini and yellow squash cook down a lot. If you need to hide them from your family, peel them (to remove the color), and grate them with a cheese grater. They'll be nearly indistinguishable! It's my favorite trick for hiding these veggies in pasta sauce.
    • This is great served over any pasta you like which means you can go for traditional, whole grain, gluten-free, or even zucchini noodles to meet your needs.
    • This pasta is great served with a loaf of Rustic Italian Bread (takes a little time, so plan ahead), Super Simple No-Knead Bread (also a plan-ahead bread), or even Easy Breadsticks. Add a side salad and some seasonal fruit and you'll have yourself one fresh and seasonal meal.

    Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce made with all the vegetables that come from a summer garden, with or without meat, making the perfect easy pasta dinner.

    Craving more? Subscribe to Bless this Mess to get new recipes, meal plans, and a newsletter delivered straight to your inbox! If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Leave a comment, pin it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #blessthismesseats on Instagram. I love to see your kitchen skills in action!

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    Garden Vegetable Pasta


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 30 min
    • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
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    Garden Vegetable Pasta, made with all the vegetables that come from a summer garden, with or without meat, makes the perfect easy pasta dinner. Healthy vegetables from your own harvest compliment this pasta recipe so well!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound ground meat such a sausage or hamburger (optional)
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1 small zucchini, chopped or grated
    • 1 small yellow summer squash, chopped or grated
    • 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes
    • 2 14-ounce cans tomato sauce
    • ½ cup chopped basil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • more salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 pound fresh cooked pasta
    • freshly grated Parmesan for serving

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, brown the meat until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain extra grease from the pan.
    2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook until the squash starts to release it's liquid and then cook for another 5-10 minutes until part of that liquid has cooked off.
    3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil and salt. Stir to combine well and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
    4. Salt and pepper to taste and then serve over hot cooked pasta with grated Parmesan.

    Notes

    • To make this without the meat, simply omit the meat and sub in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to saute the onion and bell pepper in. We really like it both ways. Hot Italian sausage is excellent in it.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 20 min
    • Category: DInner
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: how to make garden vegetable pasta, vegetable pasta recipe, homemade vegetable pasta recipe, easy pasta recipe, healthy vegetable pasta recipe, homegrown vegetables and pasta, best vegetable pasta recipe

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    All are delicious options!

    Now that dinner is planned you'll have some time to get something done today! What's on your list?

    Thanks so much for stopping in and reading, I so appreciate it.

    This post was originally published in September 2013 and has been updated in July 2018.

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    1. Erica goulding

      August 21, 2020 at 8:37 am

      This was so easy to make and so tasty! Even my picky eaters loved it! I showed the recipe to my sister and she promptly made it and love it too!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Lisa | Tiny Kitchen Capers

      July 14, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      This pasta sauce looks incredible! Love the idea of grating the veggies!

      ★★★★★

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    3. capturing joy with kristen duke

      September 03, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      That sounds so delicious!!!

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    4. amy hines

      September 03, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      Looks yummy!

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      • Melissa

        September 03, 2013 at 8:49 pm

        Thanks Amy!!

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