Description
Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes is a vibrant, quick dish that captures the essence of summer. Fresh zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes are sautéed to perfection and tossed with your favorite pasta for a delightful meal ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its colorful presentation and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, then drain.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook for about 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Combine: Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet with vegetables. Mix in reserved water gradually until well-coated.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until combined. Optionally add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve: Plate your pasta hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg