Summery Tomato Zucchini Pasta: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A quick and tasty tomato zucchini pasta perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking until softened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and add to the vegetable mixture.
- Toss everything together and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Feel free to substitute gluten-free pasta to cater to dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams