Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Healthy pasta with tender zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes for a quick vegetarian meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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2 medium zucchinis, diced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
→ Dry Ingredients
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8 oz (220g) pasta (e.g., fusilli)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon pepper chili flakes (optional)
→ Cooking Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup vegetable stock
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1 cup grated parmesan
# How to Make It:
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Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced zucchini until golden on the edges, stirring occasionally. Remove the zucchini and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, black pepper, fennel seeds, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and vegetable stock. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the tomatoes are blistered, stirring occasionally.
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Push the tomatoes to the side of the pan. Add the sautéed zucchini, cooked pasta, and grated parmesan. Stir everything together and heat for 2–3 minutes. Add more vegetable stock if the mixture is too dry.
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Serve the tomato zucchini pasta immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and extra parmesan, if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a heartier dish, add cooked shrimp or rotisserie chicken to this pasta.