Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta Recipe – Easy Vegetarian Pasta Recipe — Eatwell101

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

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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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