One Pot Pasta with Zucchini and Paprika
A quick and flavorful one pot pasta dish featuring tender zucchini and smoky paprika, perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces dried penne pasta
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and diced zucchini to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften.
Stir in smoked paprika and sweet paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Add the dried penne pasta, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes with juice, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.