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Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Easy Tomato Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Veggies in 20 Minutes

This Quick and Easy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a delightful way to use fresh veggies, adaptable to any palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta can be swapped for penne or whole wheat
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Zucchini diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
For the Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seed adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper add sparingly
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fusilli pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced zucchini, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add halved cherry tomatoes, season and cover to cook for 5-7 minutes until blistered.
  4. Return zucchini to the skillet, add vegetable broth, drained pasta, and mix. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved water.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan over the pasta, stir gently, and warm through for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don't overcook the zucchini to maintain its crunch. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce thickness if needed.

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