Name: Pasta Mama
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb spaghetti; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 1 zucchini; 1 tsp kosher salt; 6 eggs; 0.25 cup parmesan cheese

Pasta Mama is an easy, vegetarian meal that can be ready in less than 20 minutes! It couldn't be a better weeknight family dinner option! I find it to be a lifesaver, especially on weeknights. When I first started making it I would take my kids to the grocery and tell them they could pick out any vegetables they wanted from the produce aisle to put into it. All of my kids have always been partial to onions and zucchini and bell peppers as well. With the latter two being in season now, it helps cut down on the price of the dish. Still, you should feel free to improvise with using whatever vegetables you prefer or have on hand. In 20 minutes or less you will have this piping hot meal on your table, ready for the whole family to dig in!

Pasta

25 m

Italian

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.

Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes.

Add the garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, and salt, and sauté 2 minutes, until all the veggies are soft.

Add the cooked pasta to the veggies and toss to combine.

Pour the whisked eggs and the parmesan over the veggies, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping the egg off the bottom of the pan, until the eggs are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Salt Your Pasta Water Generously 🧂
Use kosher salt to make your pasta water taste like the sea before cooking—this is your only opportunity to season the pasta itself and will enhance the entire dish's flavor profile.
Prep All Vegetables Before Cooking 🔪
Dice your zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic uniformly and have them ready before you start cooking, ensuring everything cooks evenly and you can complete the dish in under 20 minutes.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Binding 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining—use it to help the egg and cheese mixture coat the pasta evenly and create a creamy sauce without cream.
Temper Eggs Away from Heat 🥚
Whisk eggs with grated Parmesan off the heat, then add warm (not boiling) pasta and pasta water while stirring constantly to create a silky sauce and prevent scrambled eggs.
Sauté Vegetables in Correct Order ⏱️
Start with onions and garlic first (3 minutes), then add firmer zucchini before the bell peppers, so each vegetable reaches perfect tenderness simultaneously by the time pasta is ready.