Name: Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 Zucchini (sliced into 1/4 inch circles, then half or quarters depending on the size of the zucchini); 4 -6 large tomatoes (seeded and diced OR 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on the size); 4-6 cloves garlic (chopped or minced); 2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed); 2-3 tablespoons plain tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional but adds just a little spiciness); 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped + more for serving); 1 12 oz box Gluten-free Spaghetti (we used Barilla); Optional: ricotta salata or goat cheese for serving

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Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

A quick and easy pasta dinner that showcases some of the best of Summer produce. With minimal ingredients, it's bursting with flavor and tastes like Summer! Recipes doubles well.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Pasta

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Servings: -3 servings

Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

2 Zucchini sliced into 1/4 inch circles, then half or quarters depending on the size of the zucchini
4 -6 large tomatoes seeded and diced OR 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on the size
4-6 cloves garlic chopped or minced
2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed
2-3 tablespoons plain tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 -1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional but adds just a little spiciness
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped + more for serving
1 12 oz box Gluten-free Spaghetti we used Barilla
Optional: ricotta salata or goat cheese for serving

Instructions

In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for a minute or two or until just fragrant.
Add zucchini and cook for 7- 10 minutes, covered and stirring occasionally, or until starting to soften
Just before adding in the tomatoes, start cooking spaghetti according to package. Tip: Before draining spaghetti, you'll want to reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using, to the zucchini, and cook another 8-10 minutes, covered if desired (I find it helps the tomatoes cook more/quicker) and stirring occasionally, until both zucchini and tomatoes soft and tender.
Remember to reserve pasta water and drain pasta.
Add pasta and 1/2 reserved water to the cooked veggie mix and cook an additional minute, stirring well to combine. Add more reserved water as desired to make a creamier sauce
Add in basil and stir to combine.
Serve and topped with additional fresh basil.
Option, top with ricotta salata, feta or goat cheese.

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5 thoughts on “Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes”

I bought quite a bit of zucchini today at farmer’s market and low and behold, I received your A-Z recipes on zucchini.
Well, make the fried zucchini rounds and the zucchini sticks. Absolutely love them!!! Also made the Pasta with Zucchini&Tomatoes, with a slight change. I added some of chopped basil in with the tomatoes for extra flavor and topped the pasta with crumbled feta. “A BIT OF HEAVEN IN EVERY BITE”!!!!!! Will be making lots more of your recipes….