:: Zucchini Tomato Summer Pasta Recipe ::
I am such a fan of Pasta anytime. It must be the Italian in me but I find it so soothing and pleasing to the palate. Our garden is finally coming in and I am loving the fact you I can create masterpiece food and be so proud!
I also adore Zucchini it is one of those vegetables that is so versatile. I used to work in an Emergency Room many moons ago and remember our on Duty Doctor saying how wonderful it was for you he said “It is a very good source of potassium” Something I always run low on. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte and helps helps in the reduction for blood pressure and heart rates by countering pressure-effects of sodium. That is important to know because now I live in the south and many around me are suffering from High Blood Pressure and eat way to much sodium. In my opinion. Haha. So I cook with it all the time. Well maybe just in my extended family! 🙂
This is such a great recipe with Garlic Bread and a Salad. I also love that if you do have any leftovers they are even more delicious the next day 🙂
Ingredients
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1 package sliced baby portabella mushrooms (about 1 1/2 cups)
- • 2 large zucchinis, sliced into quarter inches
- • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- • 1 large handful of fresh basil, chopped finely
- • 2 tsp of fresh parsley
- • 1 15oz. can of diced tomatoes
- • 1 15oz. can of garbanzo beans, rinsed (aka chickpeas)
- • 1 box of whole wheat elbow macaroni
Instructions
- 1. In a large sauté pan, warm olive oil on medium high heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, stirring frequently taking care that your garlic does not burn. Cook until onions are transparent.
- 2. Add mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil and parsley and sauté for about 5 minutes, until zucchini are soft and translucent.
- 3. Add diced tomatoes and garbanzo beans and cover. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4. Prepare macaroni according to packaging, drain and cover with zucchini garbanzo bean mixture.
- 5. (Optional) Add fresh ricotta or grated cheese to taste.
Do you have a special Pasta Salad? Drop us a comment and let us know.
This seems like such a wonderful summer pasta, I would love to try this.
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I hope you do Susan. It’s quick,easy and delicious!
I love pasta based dishes! They are so versatile and perfect for all seasons.
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Me too Amy. You can never go wrong and this one I truly loved 🙂
I want to try this for the 4th of July tomorrow. Looks very delicious and light, not too heavy during these hot summer months.
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Thanks Tiffany – definitely very light and satisfying!!
That sounds so delicious. I love eating things like this on a summer night.
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Thank you Robin… Love summer cooking!!! 🙂
This looks so tasty! I have been looking for new ways to use zucchini!
Me too Pam! Do you grow zucchini??
I have been wanting to cook more with Zuchini, thanks for the super recipe!
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This looks delicious and I love the addition of zucchini for that extra punch of veggies!
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Thank you so much Amanda… we really appreciate the feedback!
I would love to try more recipes with zucchini in it. Looks like one to try.
You’ll have to let us know if you try it out, Tess! Thanks 🙂
I love zucchini & tomatoes together! I’m definitely going to have to try this pasta.
They really are great together Greta! – Let us know if you try it!
I just made a taco pasta salad..heaven!
Oh… that sounds lovely Christine. yep…it’s about time for lunch!!! hahaha
Mmm this looks yummy. I love the versatility of zucchini.
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I really enjoy it too, Sarah. Love summertime veggies!!!
This looks great. I love cool refreshing recipes during the summer.
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Absolutely Brett! So good!!! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This look amazing! 🙂
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Oh gosh that looks really tasty! It would be a perfect side on cook out day.
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I’m not a fan of cold pasta but, I do make a mean tuna casserole.