Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes
A quick and easy pasta dinner that showcases some of the best of Summer produce, bursting with flavor and perfect for Summer!
Equipment
- large sauté pan
- pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium Zucchini sliced into ¼ inch circles and halved or quartered
- 4-6 large Tomatoes seeded and diced or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 4-6 cloves Garlic chopped or minced
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil chopped + more for serving
Condiments
- 2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed
- 2-3 tablespoons Plain Tomato Paste
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper optional
Pasta
- 1 12 oz box Gluten-free Spaghetti we used Barilla
Optional Toppings
- to taste Ricotta Salata or Goat Cheese for serving
Instructions
Cooking Process
- In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for a minute or two or until just fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cook for 7-10 minutes, covered and stirring occasionally, or until starting to soften.
- Just before adding in the tomatoes, start cooking spaghetti according to package. Tip: Before draining spaghetti, you'll want to reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using, to the zucchini, and cook another 8-10 minutes, covered if desired and stirring occasionally, until both zucchini and tomatoes soft and tender.
- Remember to reserve pasta water and drain pasta.
- Add pasta and ½ reserved water to the cooked veggie mix and cook an additional minute, stirring well to combine. Add more reserved water as desired to make a creamier sauce.
- Add in basil and stir to combine.
- Serve topped with additional fresh basil.
- Optionally, top with ricotta salata, feta or goat cheese.
Notes
Recipe doubles well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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