One Pot Vegetable Pasta With Beans Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the One Pot Vegetable Pasta with Beans recipe, heat oil in a skillet add minced garlic and fry for half a minute till it starts turning light brown

Step 2: Add all the vegetables including onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini and spinach

Step 3: Let it cook for about 5 to 6 minutes

Step 4: Add in the pasta, vegetable stock, seasoning into the pan

Step 5: Stir, cover, and bring to a rolling boil

Step 6: Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low and cook it for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally

Step 7: There should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot when it is done

Step 8: Remove from heat and stir in the black beans and cheese (optional)

Step 9: Let it rest for 5 minutes to warm the beans, melt the cheese, and absorb the excess liquid

Step 10: Serve One Pot Vegetable Pasta With Beans with Minestrone Soup and a glass of wine for a light and healthy weekend dinner