Description
Indulge in a vibrant Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes that brings the essence of Italian dining to your table. This simple yet flavorful dish combines tender pasta with fresh zucchini and juicy cherry tomatoes, tossed in aromatic garlic and olive oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients while creating cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced zucchini; sauté for 4-5 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they burst open.
- Combine: Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together over medium heat.
- Finish: Off the heat, mix in Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg