zucchini and pasta

Zucchini and tomatoes tossed with pasta. It's a simple summer dinner that's fresh and light. Serve it with crusty bread on the side.

Simple Zucchini And Tomato Pasta

olive oil

butter

zucchinis (diced)

grape tomatoes (halved)

salt

parsley

lemon

bucatini or other long pasta

Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Simple Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Put a pot of water on the stove to bring to a boil. While you wait for the water to boil, melt the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini and tomatoes to the pan and cook them, stirring occasionally. Once the pasta water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about two minutes less cooking time than the package suggests.

While the pasta boils, continue cooking the vegetables. The tomatoes will start to break down and their juices will combine with the moisture released from the zucchini. Add the parsley and lemon juice. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Let the pasta cook with the vegetables for another two minutes or so. It will absorb the light sauce as it cooks.

Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan.

Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes is a 20 minute healthy dinner that is going to become part of your  summertime menu must haves! Juicy, crisp-tender zucchini and bursting baby tomatoes create a delicious sauce combined with fresh garlic, basil and parmesan that coats the perfectly al dente pasta. It&#039;s one of the best and easiest vegetarian pasta recipes your whole family will enjoy!

Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes {20 Minute Dinner!}

oz short whole wheat pasta

zucchini

lb grape or cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

garlic

Parmesan cheese (grated)

parsley basil (finely chopped)

black pepper (to taste)

Cook pasta as per package instructions undercooking by 2-3 minutes or until pasta is al dente, cooked but firm.

While pasta is cooking, preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and swirl 1 tbsp of oil to coat. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Return skillet to the stove and swirl 1 tbsp of oil to coat, add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring a few times.

Turn off heat and add cooked pasta and zucchini, remaining 1 tbsp of oil, salt, pepper, cheese and parsley or basil; stir and serve. Adjust any seasonings to taste and enjoy this 20 minute amazingness!

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