Tomato Zucchini Pasta: Easy and Delicious Comfort Food Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for a comforting tomato zucchini pasta that is perfect for any night of the week.
- 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 cups zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust seasonings to taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg