Easy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

This pasta is so easy you’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

5 from 5 votes

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Prep Time: 7

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain pasta, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add zucchini and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until soft and starting to caramelize.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add in cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.
Next, add the pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and parmesan cheese, stirring constantly for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and then serve.

Tips For Success

Season your pasta water with salt for flavorful noodles and sauce.
Cook the pasta slightly less than usual as the pasta will continue to cook as you make the sauce.
Use a mug to scoop out some of the pasta water before draining.
If your sauce is too dry, add a little extra pasta water.

Swap/Add Veggies - Yellow squash and eggplant also work well in this dish.
Add Fresh Herbs - Toss in some fresh basil or your favorite fresh herbs.
Make it Spicy - Add some crushed red pepper flake with the rest of the seasonings to give this recipe a spicy kick.
Add Protein - Toss is sauteed chicken breast or cooked shrimp.

Plant a Garden - Both zucchini and cherry tomatoes are easy to grow, and doing so can save you money.
Make Friends with a Gardener - Gardeners are known to leave bags of zucchini and squash all over the place when their garden is producing. Make friends with a gardener so you can be the recipient of this wonderful gift.
Stock Up on Pasta - Pasta is shelf-stable, so buy in bulk or when it’s on sale.
Store Cheese in The Freezer - If you can’t use all of your parmesan cheese, store it in the freezer for later use.

There are 12 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.