- 6 cups water
- 1 pound pasta
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
- 3 small zucchini, cubed
- 1 small eggplant, cubed
- 3 medium tomatoes, cubed
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté about 4 minutes.
3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. Cook about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings. Continue to cook another 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Serve over pasta.
6. Top with Swiss cheese.
Tips:
All the vegetables in this recipe will surely help you meet your DASH goals. Try using half whole wheat and half regular pasta or a whole wheat blend pasta for even more nutrients. Enjoy fresh fruit and yogurt for dessert.