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Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A light and flavorful pasta dish combining fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and herbs for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 0.25 cup vegetable stock
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • to taste Fresh basil or Parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peper chili flakes (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta al dente in boiling water according to package instructions.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté zucchini until golden, then set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook cherry tomatoes with black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, Cayenne, and vegetable stock until blistered.
  • Add cooked zucchini, pasta, and parmesan to the skillet, stir, and reheat briefly.
  • Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and optional herbs and chili flakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Healthy, Pasta, Vegetarian