Fresh Garden Tomato Zucchini Pasta: 5 Simple Bright Bowls
Fresh Garden Tomato Zucchini Pasta combines tender pasta with sautéed zucchini, juicy tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil for a light vegetable-filled meal.
Ingredients
12 ounces penne or spaghetti pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 medium zucchini sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but slightly firm.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook garlic briefly.
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Add zucchini and cook until slightly tender.
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Stir in tomatoes and cook until they release juices.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water to the skillet.
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Toss with parmesan cheese and seasoning.
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Finish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Allow the tomatoes to cook until they release juices to create a natural light sauce.