Zucchini Pasta

This pasta dish with zucchini, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese takes less than 30 minutes to make for an incredibly delicious summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound rotini pasta
• 5 small zucchini, sliced
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Add pasta and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Fill a medium saucepan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; cook until zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil until fragrant. Add zucchini and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, until parsley is wilted.