Step 1

Add the olive oil to a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the red onions until they are lightly browned and tender, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 2

Next, add in the carrots and mushrooms and cook for a further 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Scoot the vegetables to one side of the pan and on the other side cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 4

Stir in the asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, and beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Finish by mixing in the olives, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

When you add in the remaining vegetables to the pasta, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the recommended times on the package and add it to the pan.

Step 7

Add the pasta to the pan with cooked vegetables along with pasta water and toss until mixed together.

Step 8

Serve with optional garnishes: toasted pine nuts, chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese.