Ingredients: cup Pasta  Fusilli - or any pasta you like, Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) - cut into thin strips, Green zucchini - chopped, Red onion - sliced, cup Tomatoes - canned, cup Spinach Leaves (Palak), cloves Garlic - minced, tablespoon Italian seasoning, Chilli flakes - A pinch (optional), - as required, teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cups Vegetable stock, cup Black beans - drained and rinsed, cup Cheese - plus more for topping (optional), High Protein Vegetarian diet
Instructions: 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.Add all the vegetables including onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini and spinach. Let it cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.Add in the pasta, vegetable stock, seasoning into the pan. Stir, cover, and bring to a rolling boil.Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low and cook it for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. There should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot when it is done.Remove from heat and stir in the black beans and cheese (optional). Let it rest for 5 minutes to warm the beans, melt the cheese, and absorb the excess liquid.Serve One Pot Vegetable Pasta With Beans with Minestrone Soup and a glass of wine for a light and healthy weekend dinner.