Description
A delicious and healthy zucchini tomato pasta dish that celebrates fresh flavors and is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti or linguine
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cups diced tomatoes or 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pasta, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, broth, olive oil, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed (10-12 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and grated cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a creamy version, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream during the last step. For a spicy kick, add red chili flakes while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: zucchini pasta, tomato pasta, healthy pasta recipes, vegetarian recipes, quick meals