Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 7 oz short whole wheat pasta like penne (fusilli or farfalle)
  • 2 lbs zucchini (chopped in bite size pieces)
  • 1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup parsley or 1/2 cup basil (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Cook pasta as per package instructions undercooking by 2-3 minutes or until pasta is al dente, cooked but firm.
  • While pasta is cooking, preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and swirl 1 tbsp of oil to coat. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Return skillet to the stove and swirl 1 tbsp of oil to coat, add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring a few times.
  • Turn off heat and add cooked pasta and zucchini, remaining 1 tbsp of oil, salt, pepper, cheese and parsley or basil; stir and serve. Adjust any seasonings to taste and enjoy this 20 minute amazingness!