Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish featuring zucchini and cherry tomatoes, perfect for quick meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the sliced zucchinis and cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the veggie mixture and combine well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the zucchini; it should be tender but still have a bit of bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg