# Ingredient list:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz ditalini pasta
02 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small zucchini, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Dressing & Finish
12 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
15 - Zest of ½ lemon
16 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with olive oil, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
05 - In a large serving bowl, combine the drained pasta with the air-fried vegetables. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and chopped fresh herbs. Toss thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to moisten.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
