Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tomato Zucchini Pasta, a delightful dish that brings together fresh summer produce in a quick and easy meal. With juicy cherry tomatoes and tender zucchini tossed with your favorite pasta, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Enjoy every bite of this comforting and colorful plate that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Chop the zucchini and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté until tender but still slightly crunchy (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, about 3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables, adding reserved pasta water to create a sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss in fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg