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These rich pasta dishes with veggies make the perfect quick dinner when you're short on time but want something tasty. Grab fresh bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots to whip up a balanced meal in no time. The silky sauce makes this dish super filling and comforting—just what you need after a busy day or for your weekly meal prep!
Wholesome Pasta for Everyone
Mixing fresh ingredients with a velvety sauce turns this dish into something really special. The carefully picked veggies and smooth cream sauce create a well-rounded flavor that'll win over your whole family.
Components and Amounts
- Pasta: 500g dry uncooked Spirelli or Penne Rigate
- Paprika: 2 large ones (400g), seeds removed and diced into 1cm cubes
- Carrot: 2 large ones (200g), finely grated
- Zucchini: 2 medium sized (400g), cut into thin 3-4mm slices
- Onion: 1 large (150g), finely diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves (15g), minced
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Cremefine 7%: 400ml, at room temperature
- Sweet paprika powder: 1 tsp (4g)
- Oregano: 1 tsp dried or 2 tsp fresh
- Salt: 1 tbsp (15g) for pasta water, 1 tsp (5g) for sauce
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp (30ml) for sautéing
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Gemüsevorbereitung
- Slice zucchini into 3-4mm rounds, dice the bell peppers, grate carrots. Finely chop onion and garlic. Have everything ready to go.
- Pasta kochen
- Bring 4 liters of water to a boil, add 1 tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Save a ladle of pasta water before draining.
- Sauce zubereiten
- Add tomato paste to the veggies, lightly toast it. Pour in the Cremefine, season with spices. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add some saved pasta water if needed.
- Gemüse braten
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat (170°C). Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Cook bell peppers and carrots for 4-5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook another 3 minutes.
- Finale
- Add pasta to the sauce, gently fold together. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and oregano. Serve right away.
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Storage Tips and Twists
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of water when reheating. Try adding fresh spinach, peas or mushrooms to change things up. Sprinkle some chili flakes if you want a kick. This dish also tastes great cold as a pasta salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Wie verhindere ich matschige Nudeln?
Koch die Nudeln knapp al dente und misch sie direkt in die Soße. Sie ziehen dort noch nach.
- → Kann ich anderes Gemüse nehmen?
Klar, probier Erbsen, Brokkoli oder auch Pilze. Alles passt gut dazu!
- → Wie kriege ich die Soße cremiger?
Lass die Sahne etwas länger einkochen oder rühr einen Esslöffel Frischkäse unter.
- → Kann ich das Gericht vorbereiten?
Ja, es hält 1–2 Tage im Kühlschrank. Füg beim Wiedererwärmen einfach etwas Sahne oder Wasser dazu.
- → Wie wird das Gericht kalorienärmer?
Wechsel zu Vollkornnudeln und nimm weniger Sahne. Ergänz dafür etwas Brühe.