Summery tomato zucchini pasta: Easy Recipe for Fresh Flavor
A delightful summer dish featuring fresh tomatoes and zucchini paired with pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, cooking until tender.
- Mix in the cooked spaghetti and basil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams