Description
Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the fresh flavors of zucchini and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate. It’s an ideal vegetarian option that satisfies guests and family alike, offering a blend of wholesome ingredients and customizable elements. Whether you’re serving it at a casual gathering or enjoying it as a nourishing meal at home, this pasta dish is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (220g) fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced zucchini until golden, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, garlic powder, black pepper, fennel seeds, cayenne pepper (if desired), and vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tomatoes blister.
- Push tomatoes to one side of the pan; add cooked zucchini and pasta. Stir in parmesan until well combined.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg