Easy Tomato Zucchini Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
8 oz pasta
02 -
2 medium zucchini, sliced in half-moons
03 -
2 cups cherry tomatoes
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
05 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
06 -
½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 -
½ teaspoon chili flakes
09 -
½ teaspoon salt
10 -
½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
11 -
1/2 cup grated parmesan
12 -
¼ cup fresh chopped basil
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook pasta al dente in a pot of boiling salted water, according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
02 -
Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Sauté the diced zucchini until golden on the edges. Remove the zucchini to a plate and set aside.
03 -
To the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and seasoning. Cook down for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened. Add the reserved pasta water and cook down for another 2-3 minutes.
04 -
Add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese and give it a good stir. Top with the cooked zucchini and basil and gently stir to combine.
05 -
Garnish with more parmesan cheese and basil if desired and serve immediately!
# Notes:
01 -
Light and bright pasta dish perfect for using up summer veggies
02 -
Can be served as a vegetarian main or as a side with your favorite protein