Description
A vibrant and easy Summer Garden Pasta featuring fresh tomatoes, zucchini, and fragrant basil—perfect for warm evenings!
Ingredients
- Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine)
- Fresh Tomatoes (cherry or plum)
- Zucchini
- Garlic
- Fresh Basil
- Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Zucchini: Toss in sliced zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Stir in the Tomatoes: Add halved tomatoes and a pinch of salt; cook for another 3-4 minutes until blistered.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet along with reserved pasta water; toss to combine.
- Finish with Basil: Tear fresh basil into the mix and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
Notes
Feel free to customize with proteins like shrimp or grilled chicken, or experiment with different seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: summer pasta, garden pasta, Ina Garten, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta