Description
Looking for easy dinner ideas? This healthy tomato zucchini pasta is quick, simple, and full of fresh flavor! Perfect for busy nights when you need a light yet satisfying meal. It’s one of the best healthy pasta ideas out there packed with veggies and quick to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini slices and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until tomatoes break down into a sauce.
- Add cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, add chopped basil and top with parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Swap spaghetti with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add chili flakes for a bit of heat.
- Use cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg