Healthy and Easy Mediterranean Pasta With Tomato Basil Zucchini

This Mediterranean dish is one of my favorites. It’s low in calories and rich in healthy fats. I use fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, crisp zucchini, fragrant basil, garlic, parmesan, and some red pepper flakes for heat. I usually have these on hand to whip up a quick, tasty meal anytime. Tomatoes and zucchini are also great sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.

Healthy and Easy Mediterranean Pasta With Tomato Basil Zucchini

This Mediterranean dish is one of my favorites. It’s low in calories and rich in healthy fats. I use fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, crisp zucchini, fragrant basil, garlic, parmesan, and some red pepper flakes for heat. I usually have these on hand to whip up a quick, tasty meal anytime. Tomatoes and zucchini are also great sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegan/Vegetarian

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4 people

Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large Pot with Lid
• 1 Large Sauce Pan
• 1 Cutting board
• 1 Pearing Knife
• 1 Wooden spoon
• 1 Tongs
• 1 Microplane for parmesan cheese

Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 lb Pasta
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or pressed
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 large zucchini Cut in half lengthwise and then slice into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 or 2 med vine ripe tomatoes Seeded and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 jar tomato vodka sauce I like Trader Joes
• 1/4 tsp salt and pepper To taste.
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated very fine In the sauce and to garnish
• 3 to 4 leaves fresh basil Chopped for garnish

Instructions

 

• Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Chop the zucchini, tomato, garlic and basil
• In a large pan over low heat, add the olive oil, butter, and garlic, and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic starts to sizzle but does not brown.
• On medium-low heat, add red chili flakes, tomato, and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 8-10 minutes until the zucchini begins to brown and the tomatoes soften.
  
• When the water begins to boil, add the pasta and cook for 12 minutes.
• When the vegetables are ready, add the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, then simmer over very low heat. until the pasta is ready.
  
• Add the pasta, when al dente, to the pan with a bit of pasta water and let the flavors meld. Add your basil garnish and serve. Add extra Parmesan to garnish, if desired.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Keyword addictive, basil, chili pepper, comforting, delicious, fresh, garlic, pasta, simple, tomato, tomato sauce, zucchini

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