Description
Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the fresh flavors of zucchini and cherry tomatoes for a delightful vegetarian meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its light sauce enriched by parmesan and aromatic herbs, every bite offers a satisfying combination of taste and health benefits. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spices, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned cooks and kitchen beginners. Enjoy this colorful dish warm, or let it cool for a refreshing pasta salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (220g) pasta (e.g., fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced zucchini until golden brown on edges; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), and vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tomatoes blister.
- Push tomatoes to one side; add cooked zucchini, drained pasta, and grated parmesan. Stir to combine; add more vegetable stock if necessary.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with extra parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg