One Pot Zucchini Pasta
A quick and easy one pot pasta dish featuring fresh zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a light and flavorful weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces dried spaghetti pasta
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
In a large pot or deep skillet, combine the dried spaghetti, sliced zucchinis, minced garlic, vegetable broth, water, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until the pasta is cooked al dente and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.