Description
A quick and delicious vegetarian pasta recipe featuring fresh tomatoes and zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or lentils.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg