Description
A delicious and healthy pasta dish featuring zucchini and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and toss again. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves if using.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish.
- Swap out the zucchini for other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg