Delicious Tomato Zucchini Pasta – Quick & Healthy Recipe!
This Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant celebration of summer produce, combining the sweet juiciness of ripe tomatoes with the light, crisp goodness of zucchini. It’s a quick and healthy dish that feels gourmet with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or penne pasta
- Fresh ripe tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Fresh basil
- Fresh oregano
- Parmesan cheese or pecorino or nutritional yeast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your pasta of choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Slice the zucchini into half-moons and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Chop your fresh tomatoes or pour in the canned tomatoes. Stir well and let them cook down for about 6-8 minutes. The tomatoes should break down and create a nice sauce.
- Add in the dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, this is a great time to add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil. This adds a lovely freshness to the dish.
- Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese or your chosen cheese substitute. Enjoy your Tomato Zucchini Pasta!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Use seasonal ingredients for the best flavor. Consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for added protein. Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms. For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta at the end.