Recipe for spaghetti with pepper vegetables
This recipe for Spaghetti with Pepper Vegetables is easy, quick and full of flavor. It is ideal for a light lunch or dinner when you want to prepare something healthy and tasty at the same time.
Ingredients
For spaghetti:
400 g of spaghetti
2 liters of water
Salt to taste
For the pepper vegetable sauce:
2 red peppers, cut into thin strips
2 yellow peppers, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, cut into thin crescents
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
3 spoons of olive oil
1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Grated parmesan for serving (optional)
Procedure
1. Preparation of spaghetti
Boil 2 liters of water in a pot and add a pinch of salt.
When the water boils, add the spaghetti and cook according to the instructions on the package (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
When the spaghetti is cooked, drain and set aside. You can add a little olive oil so they don’t stick.
2. Preparation of pepper vegetable sauce
While the spaghetti is cooking, prepare the paprika sauce. In a deep frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic. Fry them until the onion softens and the garlic starts to smell (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the chopped peppers and fry until they soften but still have a bit of a crunch (about 5-7 minutes).
Add a can of chopped tomatoes (or fresh diced tomatoes) and stir. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
Add oregano, basil, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the sauce and let it bubble gently until the flavors are well combined.
3. Completion and serving
Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the pan with the pepper sauce and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta with the sauce.
If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water in which the spaghetti was cooked.
Serve the spaghetti on plates and garnish with fresh parsley. Add grated parmesan to taste.
4. Tips
If you want to enrich the meal with proteins, you can add grilled chicken breast or toasted tofu.
For extra flavor, you can also add hot chili pepper or a little lemon juice at the end.
Conclusion
This Spaghetti with Pepper Vegetables recipe is a great way to use fresh ingredients to make a light but tasty meal. Simple preparation and rich flavors make this dish an ideal choice for anyone who wants to quickly prepare something healthy and delicious.