Description
Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines fresh zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes to create a delightful vegetarian meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch, this pasta comes together in just 25 minutes and is packed with flavor thanks to the aromatic herbs and a light sauce. With options for customization, it caters to various dietary preferences while ensuring a healthy dining experience. Serve it fresh with a drizzle of olive oil and extra parmesan for an indulgent touch everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (220g) pasta (fusilli recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add diced zucchini, and sauté until golden. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional), and vegetable stock; cover and cook until tomatoes blister.
- Push tomatoes to one side of the pan; add cooked zucchini, pasta, and grated parmesan. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately with extra olive oil and parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg