Best Weeknight Tomato Zucchini Pasta Recipe
This Fresh Garden Tomato Zucchini Pasta is a vibrant celebration of summer produce, delivering a light yet satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. The key to its bright flavor is a quick sauté that caramelizes the zucchini and bursts the cherry tomatoes, a technique I’ve perfected through countless weeknight tests. It’s a simple, foolproof dish that lets the quality of your ingredients shine, making it a staple in my seasonal rotation.
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Ingredients
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- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 medium green zucchinis
- 2 cups whole cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh basil or parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp crushed chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
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