By Bethany
EASY SUMMER ZUCCHINI PASTA
3 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
This Easy Summer Zucchini Pasta is one of my go-to's for a simple summer meal, or a busy weeknight! It's filled with so much flavor, and only requires 7 ingredients! Thinly sliced garlic, good quality olive oil, pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, parmesan, and fresh basil are all you need!
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Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:32:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
47
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories664.8 kcal (33%)
Total Fat21.6 g (31%)
Carbs93 g (36%)
Sugars8 g (9%)
Protein24.6 g (49%)
Sodium401.5 mg (20%)
Fiber5.7 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 poundshort-cut pasta
I used farfalle/bowties
¼ cupextra virgin olive oil
6 clovesgarlic
thinly sliced
¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
optional
6 cupszucchini
diced, or yellow squash
¼ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonpepper
1 cupparmesan cheese
freshly grated, plus extra for serving
¼ cupfresh basil
chopped, plus extra for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Generously salt the water. (It gives your pasta a ton of flavor!)
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant. (You don't want the garlic to brown at all). Add the zucchini and squash and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper. (Cook pasta until al dente if you haven't done so at this point).
Step 3
Once pasta is cooked, drain thoroughly and add back into the pot. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta and toss until coated. Add the parmesan and toss, as well as the chopped basil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve with extra parmesan and fresh basil!
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