Roasted Vegetable Recipes – Tomato Zucchini Pasta
This Fresh Garden Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a light, flavorful vegetarian dish made with ripe tomatoes, tender zucchini, garlic, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Grated Parmesan, optional for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in zucchini and cook until just tender.
- Season, add pasta water, and simmer briefly.
- Toss in cooked pasta, fresh basil, and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber. Add protein like chickpeas or shrimp to make it a full meal.