Easy Healthy Pasta Veggies

This easy healthy pasta dish is packed with nutritious vegetables and whole wheat pasta, making it a perfect choice for a quick and wholesome meal. Its loaded with flavor from garlic and olive oil, with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients:

• 200g whole wheat pasta
• 2 cups mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and saut until they are tender yet crisp, about 5-7 minutes

If using, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the vegetables and stir to combine

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving

Enjoy your delicious and healthy pasta veggies