Tomato Zucchini Pasta Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make Tomato Zucchini Pasta recipe that combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Cook zucchini until tender, add garlic and cherry tomatoes, cook until tomatoes soften.
- Combine and Toss: Add cooked pasta to skillet, season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Add pasta water if needed. Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Serve: Divide pasta among plates, top with extra Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tomato Zucchini Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta, Italian Pasta
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