Description
This Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Tossed in a light Parmesan cheese sauce, this pasta is a perfect summer meal that is both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Pasta – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving pasta water.
- Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables – Sauté zucchini and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Step 3: Combine and Toss – Mix cooked pasta with vegetables, seasonings, Parmesan, and basil. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Step 4: Serve – Plate the pasta, top with extra Parmesan and basil, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: Tomato Zucchini Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta, Italian Pasta, Zucchini Recipe
