Description
Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. This quick and easy recipe features al dente pasta intertwined with sautéed zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this delightful meal is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add diced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes; sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with vegetables. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for moisture.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and stir in grated Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg