Description
Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that seamlessly combines the freshness of summer vegetables with hearty pasta. This delightful recipe features tender zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all tossed together in a light olive oil dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this vegetarian-friendly meal can be prepared in under 40 minutes. Its versatility allows you to serve it as a main course or side dish while easily customizing it with your favorite proteins or additional herbs. Enjoy a comforting bowl of Tomato Zucchini Pasta that captures the essence of seasonal ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onion for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with vegetable mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg