
By today.com
Creamy Garden Zucchini Pasta Recipe
This creamy zucchini and tomato pasta is the ultimate summer dinner. It comes together in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:53:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories3112.4 kcal (156%)
Total Fat119.4 g (171%)
Carbs416.4 g (160%)
Sugars67.2 g (75%)
Protein124.8 g (250%)
Sodium1131.3 mg (57%)
Fiber33.5 g (120%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings

kosher salt
to taste

1 poundorecchiette
cavatelli or other similar short-cut pasta shape

2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
divided

1yellow onion
medium, diced

4 clovesgarlic
peeled and finely sliced

½ teaspoonred chile flakes

2.5 poundszucchini
or yellow squash, or a mix of both, trimmed and diced

1 ½ cupscherry tomatoes
or grape

1lemon
zest of, large, divided

2 cupsfull-fat greek yogurt

1 bunchfresh basil leaves
small, finely chopped

1 bunchfresh mint leaves
small, finely chopped

freshly ground black pepper
to taste

Parmesan cheese
grated, or pecorino Romano, for serving, optional
Instructions
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Notes
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1 disliked
Fresh
Makes leftovers
Special occasion
Spicy