Description
A quick and easy Tomato Zucchini Pasta recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This comforting Italian-inspired dish features fresh zucchini, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil for a light yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. This is a key step for your tomato zucchini pasta.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined. Stir in the chopped basil. This makes the tomato zucchini pasta complete.
- Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil if desired. Enjoy your delicious tomato zucchini pasta!
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- You can substitute yellow squash for zucchini if needed.
- Canned diced tomatoes can be used in place of fresh tomatoes, especially in winter.
- Add chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- For gluten-free tomato zucchini pasta, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg