Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of summer with this Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes. Bursting with fresh ingredients, this dish combines tender zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for a relaxed dinner with friends or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe promises delightful bites that are as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini: Stir in sliced zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Incorporate tomatoes: Mix in halved cherry tomatoes and continue stirring until they burst open.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed; toss to combine over low heat.
- Finish: Stir in chopped basil and top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg