One Pot Pasta with Zucchini
A quick and easy one pot pasta dish featuring tender zucchini, garlic, and a light tomato sauce, perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces dried penne pasta
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
In a large pot or deep skillet, combine the dried penne pasta, sliced zucchinis, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir the ingredients together to combine evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent pasta from sticking.
Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.