A light, tasty, and summery pasta with fresh zucchini and tomatoes in a garlic butter sauce.
One of the best things about summer is all of the zucchini and this garlic butter zucchini and tomato pasta is a great way to enjoy some! Garlic and butter is a classic flavour combo and the zucchini is cooked in butter before adding the garlic. Next up is some cherry/grape tomatoes that are seared until they blister and burst, adding all of their tomato juices to form the basis of the sauce! The pasta should be cooked by the time the veggies are ready and everything is mixed together, along with some parmesan and parsley! This summery pasta comes together in less than 30 minutes so it’s great for any night of the week, even busy work nights!
Garlic Butter Zucchini and Tomato Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4
A light, tasty, and summery pasta with fresh zucchini and tomatoes in a garlic butter sauce.
ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley (or basil), chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the zucchini and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute, before setting aside.
- Blister the tomatoes over medium-high heat.
- Mix the cooked pasta, zucchini, tomatoes, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper, along with enough of the reserved pasta water to make a nice sauce, and enjoy!
Option: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, along with the garlic.
Option: Add 1 splash lemon juice at the end.
Option: Add 1 splash lemon juice at the end.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 334, Fat 9g (Saturated 5g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 127mg, Carbs 50g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g), Protein 12g
Nutrition by: 
looks delicious Kevin?