Tuscan Pasta

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
40%
Tuscan Pasta
40 min.
6
237kcal

Suggestions

If you’re craving a comforting Italian-inspired dish that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful, this Tuscan Pasta is about to become a favorite in your kitchen. Packed with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, and onion, it delivers a beautiful mix of colors and textures in every forkful. The rich tomato sauce, infused with garlic, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, wraps the pasta in a warm, aromatic hug that feels like a cozy evening in a Tuscan countryside kitchen.
One of the best things about this recipe is how effortlessly it fits into different lifestyles. It’s naturally vegetarian, and easily vegan and dairy free when you skip the Parmesan garnish, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family who have different dietary preferences. With just 40 minutes from start to finish and a yield of 6 generous servings, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep for the days ahead. At only 237 kcal per serving, it’s a lighter option that doesn’t sacrifice satisfaction.
Versatile by nature, this Tuscan Pasta shines as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a hearty snack. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables, a crisp salad, or some crusty bread, and you’ve got a spread that feels both rustic and refined. If you love recipes that are simple to make yet full of character, this dish is exactly the kind of pasta story you’ll want to cook again and again.

Ingredients

  • ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • teaspoons garlic powder mccormick®
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black mccormick®
  • teaspoons penzey's southwest seasoning italian mccormick® perfect pinch®
  • ounce mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion chopped
  • ounces soup noodles such as spaghetti or linguine
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • pound zucchini and/or squash yellow sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
  3. Add zucchini, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir tomato sauce into vegetables.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.
  5. Drain well.
  6. Place pasta in serving bowl.
  7. Add vegetable mixture; toss well.
  8. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein13.91%
Fat21.43%
Carbs64.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.85
Glycemic Load
14.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.939565285392%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.87kcal
11.84%
Fat:6.01g
9.24%
Saturated Fat:0.89g
5.58%
Carbohydrates:40.78g
13.59%
Net Carbohydrates:35.04g
12.74%
Sugar:13.11g
14.56%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:558.61mg
24.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.77g
17.55%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.7%
Vitamin C:30.03mg
36.4%
Selenium:22.95µg
32.79%
Copper:0.54mg
27.22%
Potassium:920.34mg
26.3%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.81%
Fiber:5.74g
22.94%
Vitamin B3:4.23mg
21.17%
Vitamin E:3.13mg
20.85%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.13%
Iron:3.29mg
18.29%
Vitamin K:18.63µg
17.74%
Phosphorus:176.13mg
17.61%
Magnesium:68.19mg
17.05%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.97%
Folate:54.57µg
13.64%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.57%
Vitamin A:611.79IU
12.24%
Zinc:1.35mg
8.99%
Calcium:84.5mg
8.45%
Source:Allrecipes