Description
Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the freshness of seasonal ingredients with vibrant flavors. This quick and easy recipe features tender zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes tossed in a light sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a satisfying lunch. With only 25 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. This pasta dish is versatile, allowing for easy adjustments to fit your taste preferences, whether you want to add protein or experiment with different spices. Enjoy every bite of this colorful, healthy dish!
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
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced zucchini until golden. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tomatoes blister.
- Push tomatoes aside and add cooked zucchini and pasta to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately with grated parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg