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GARDEN PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, FRESH TOMATOES & BASIL

Fresh zucchini, tomatoes and basil make this pasta dish light and delicious! This recipe makes enough for one person, but make enough for as many people you are cooking for!

Course Main Course
Servings 1 big bowls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. spaghetti (use gluten-free, if necessary!)
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic (press a clove if you don't have roasted garlic on hand)
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 3 or 4 basil leaves (save one for garnish!)
  • Lemon zest, a few scrapes
  • Tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Olive oil, for sautéeing
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Get the pasta going.

  2. Slice the zucchini into thin, bite size rounds. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté until they start to soften. Add the garlic. 

  3. Slice the tomatoes in half and add to the pan. Add the basil leaves and lemon zest. 

  4. Add tomato sauce and mix everything together. 

  5. Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add the pasta to the pan. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water. If not, add more sauce. Make it to your liking. Enjoy!