Mary Berry Quick Cooking Recipes: Pasta
Description
Mary Berry Quick Cooking Recipes pasta is an easy-to-make comfort food that is perfect for busy weeknights. This simple pasta dish is packed full of flavour, thanks to Mary Berry's special blend of herbs and spices. The dish comes together quickly, with minimal effort and is sure to become a family favourite. It is a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables as this dish is loaded with healthy vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms. The pasta is cooked al dente, which gives it a nice bite and helps to keep the vegetables from becoming soggy. Adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese helps to give the dish a nice finishing touch.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
8 ounces of mushrooms, diced
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried basil
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 cups of vegetable broth
8 ounces of penne pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, carrot, onion, and mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the oregano, basil, and tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
Equipment
To make Mary Berry Quick Cooking Recipes: Pasta, you will need a large skillet, measuring cups, measuring spoons, a wooden spoon, and a lid to cover the skillet.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop.
Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice, such as zucchini, broccoli, or spinach.
You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or other proteins of your choice for a heartier dish.
Nutrition
This dish is packed full of vegetables and is a great source of vitamins and minerals. One serving provides approximately 180 calories, 5 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fibre, and 8 grams of protein.
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