Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful meal with this Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta—light, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz 220g pasta (fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
- 1/2 tsp red pepper chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in a pot of boiling water following the package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté the diced zucchinis until golden, stirring occasionally. Transfer the zucchinis to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, Cayenne pepper (if using), and vegetable stock. Cover with a lid and cook until the tomatoes blister, stirring occasionally.
- Push the tomatoes to the side of the pan. Add the cooked zucchinis, pasta, and parmesan. Mix well and reheat for a few minutes, adding more vegetable stock if needed.
- Serve the tomato zucchini pasta hot, drizzled with olive oil and extra parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and red pepper chili flakes if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes: Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or additional veggies like bell peppers or spinach.