Description
Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the fresh flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini, and perfectly cooked pasta in a light garlic sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare. It’s not only a feast for the eyes, thanks to its colorful ingredients, but it also delivers a satisfying meal without the heaviness often associated with pasta dishes. Whether you’re looking for a healthy vegetarian option or a customizable base for your favorite proteins, Tomato Zucchini Pasta is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add sliced zucchini and cook until softened.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes along with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), and Italian seasoning. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix well. Gradually incorporate reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg