Zucchini Side Dishes Idea • Tomato Zucchini Pasta Bowl
A fresh and simple summer pasta dish made with sweet cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini, garlic, and herbs. Light, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or short pasta)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced or ribboned
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and zucchini. Cook 6–8 minutes until tomatoes burst and zucchini softens.
- Add pasta, reserved water, Parmesan, lemon zest, and basil. Toss well.
- Season to taste and serve warm with extra cheese and herbs.
Notes
- Add white beans or grilled chicken for more protein.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Skip cheese or sub with nutritional yeast for a vegan version.