Zucchini Pasta with Italian Flair
A quick and easy vegetarian pasta dish featuring sautéed zucchini and Italian seasonings.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz pasta
- ●1 medium zucchini
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1 tsp italian seasoning
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●1/4 cup parmesan cheeseoptional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- 6
Stir in the Italian seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the zucchini mixture.
- 8
If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, topped with parmesan cheese if desired.