Description
Zucchini basil pasta made with sautéed zucchini, fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan tossed with pasta and light sauce.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
2 zucchinis sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
1 cup basil
1/2 cup Parmesan
1/2 cup pasta water
1/2 lemon juice
Instructions
1. Cook pasta.
2. Sauté zucchini.
3. Add garlic and seasoning.
4. Combine pasta and zucchini.
5. Add pasta water.
6. Mix in basil and cheese.
7. Serve.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor.
Don’t overcook zucchini.
Add pasta water for creaminess.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg