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Creamy vegetable pasta with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and green peas in a white bowl.

Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

This light and flavorful pasta dish features sautéed zucchini and bursting cherry tomatoes tossed with garlic and fresh herbs. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a wholesome meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add sliced zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender and lightly browned.
  • Add halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tomatoes soften and release juices, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta to skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss well to combine and cook for 1–2 minutes to marry flavors.
  • Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese if using, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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