Name: 5 Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound of your favorite pasta (such as spaghetti or penne); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 can (14 oz) of crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and sliced zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and help it coat the noodles evenly.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an added kick.

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