Healthy tomato zucchini pasta recipe – A delicious and healthy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. This vegetarian tomato zucchini pasta recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchini and tomatoes that you have on hand, and it’s packed with flavor and nutrients. Grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pasta, spices, and a generous handful of parmesan make it an easy and quick dinner to whip up on busy weeknights. Everyone will love it. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Tomato Zucchini Pasta Recipe
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (220g) pasta (we used fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Peper chili flakes ( optional)
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Tomato zucchini pasta recipe
This healthy zucchini tomato pasta recipe loads up on veggies and is super easy to make. Ready in under 30 minutes, it‘s the perfect go–to meal for busy weeknights.
To make the tomato zucchini pasta
Sauté the zucchini with olive oil until golden on the edges, then remove to a plate. Cook cherry tomatoes with spices and vegetable stock, then add zucchini back to the pan, along with cooked pasta. Give a good stir, and add parmesan right before serving. Easy! Check the detailed instructions below to make the tomato zucchini pasta.
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Directions
How to make the tomato zucchini pasta recipe:
1. Cook pasta al dente in a pot of boiling water, according to package directions.
2. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Sauté the diced zucchini until golden on the edges, stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon. Remove the zucchini to a plate and set aside.
3. Still in the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, Cayenne pepper (if using), vegetable stock, and cover with a lid. Cook the tomatoes until they are blistered, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon.
4. Push the tomatoes on the side of the pan and add cooked zucchini, cooked pasta, and parmesan. Give a good stir and reheat for a couple of minutes, adding a little vegetable stock if necessary.
5. Serve the tomato zucchini pasta immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and more parmesan if you like. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the tomato zucchini pasta recipe
- Add your favorite protein to the pasta if you want to make it more substantial: shrimp, rotisserie chicken, you name it!
How to keep the tomato zucchini pasta leftovers
You can keep the tomato zucchini pasta leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat in a pan or microwave with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
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Marie
2024-09-27 13:12:43
I followed Brooke’s recommendation and spiced mine up with ground hot Italian sausage, then sautéed the veggies in the same pan, and I opted for Aleppo pepper instead of cayenne. Delicious! An easy weeknight recipe to keep on hand.
Brooke
2024-09-01 13:43:06
Delicious! I did put my own spin on it- I added ground sweet Italian sausage, used chicken broth instead of vegetable, and Aleppo pepper instead of red chili flakes. It came out so good my husband and I accidentally ate the entire pot in one sitting. Will definitely make again!
kitty
2024-05-02 20:39:03
It is a really fast and fresh tasting pasta dish (ok I added some red wine to it) I served it with grilled Sweet Italian Sausages. Right now we have an Italian exchange student you loved it (and he is very honest)
Lébrondae
2024-04-26 07:38:46
Love, love the recipe. Most definitely will cook again. Thank you for sharing this recipe
Patti
2024-02-20 13:43:27
good but not a fan of the fennels seeds or the cayenne pepper. I will make again but change up the spices.
Jacque
2023-09-13 18:25:02
I added lean ground beef to the recipe and it was delicious!!
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Kourtney
2023-08-26 20:38:46
This recipe is easy and uses summer produce from the garden, but I did find it to be pretty bland. I even added fresh basil from the garden, but it wasn't enough of a flavour punch. Might add pesto or sundried tomatoes next time.
Allyson
2023-07-05 22:08:07
I misread the recipe a couple times. I didn't remove the squash and I added 1 cup of broth. I scooped out some broth and cooked on high to cook off any extra liquid. It ended up every tasty though. I chose orzo pasta and it was perfect.
