Zucchini Tomato Pasta
This simple zucchini tomato pasta recipe is a terrific way to use up your garden haul! The sautéed zucchini melts in your mouth, and it's an easy meal that tastes gourmet.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 1 pound zucchini sliced into 1/4" rounds, see note
- 1 (10 ounce) package little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut into halves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 small handful fresh basil torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta, and cook it until al dente according to package directions.
- Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and zucchini and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are nicely browned and the zucchini is starting to soften, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter, tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to become soft and release their juices (but don't let all the liquid cook off).
- Add the cream, fresh basil, and the zucchini and onions back in the pan. Let it heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Toss with the drained pasta (add a splash of hot pasta water to the sauce prior to draining it if you wish). Season generously with salt & pepper and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Make sure you slice the zucchini thin enough or else the onions will burn before the zucchini is cooked enough. It's a good idea to measure the first piece or two to verify you're cutting them close to 1/4". If you find the onions are browning too quickly, you can turn the heat down a bit.
- Seasoning salt or Tony's Original seasoning work great in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
