Description
This Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish featuring fresh summer vegetables and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Pasta: Choose any pasta you’d like! Regular spaghetti would be great or use a short noodle like penne
- ziti or rigatoni
- Zucchini: This tomato zucchini pasta recipe is a great way to use up our favorite summer vegetables
- Cherry Tomatoes: For juicy bursts of sweetness in every bite
- Garlic: Adds authentic Italian flavor
- Seasonings: A blend of garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- chili flakes
- salt
- and black pepper adds delicious flavor
- Parmesan Cheese: Provides richness to the sauce and gives it sharp
- cheesy flavor
- Fresh Basil: Finishes this pasta dish with color and herby flavor. Fresh parsley works great too!
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until the veggies are tender.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, seasoning blend, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables or protein sources like chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Tomato Zucchini Pasta, zucchini pasta, summer pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian recipes