Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and garlic, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour in reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and basil to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, vegetarian