Description
This Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s quick and easy to make. Bursting with cherry tomatoes, sautéed zucchini, and a hint of garlic, this pasta is a perfect light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or fresh herbs)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 8 oz rotini or pasta of choice (whole wheat or gluten-free works!)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Zucchini – Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook zucchini for 5–6 mins until golden. Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Add Garlic & Tomatoes – Push zucchini aside, sauté garlic & pepper flakes for 30 sec, then stir in tomatoes & seasoning. Cook for 5–7 mins until tomatoes burst.
- Boil Pasta – In a separate pot, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Combine & Toss – Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with veggies. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Finish – Off heat, stir in Parmesan. Garnish with herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Add beans or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Use legume pasta or vegan cheese for dietary needs.
- Let the dish sit for 5 mins off heat before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil, Toss
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy, Tomato, Zucchini, Pasta, Vegetarian, Quick, Easy, Italian, Light, Nutritious
