Hearty whole-wheat pasta salad

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 150 g whole wheat pasta (spirals)
• 1 medium-sized zucchini, approx. 300 g
• 1 m.-large bell pepper(s), yellow
• 1 m.-large onion(s), red
• 200 g mini Roma tomatoes
• 3 stalks of basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, dark
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

easy and fast

Cook the whole-wheat spirals until al dente and drain. Meanwhile, dice the zucchini and bell peppers, finely slice the onion, and quarter the tomatoes. Roughly chop the basil. In a bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Then stir in the still-warm pasta. Let it rest briefly, then season to taste with salt and balsamic vinegar, if desired.