4 Ingredient Zucchini Pasta Recipe
This 4 ingredient zucchini pasta is one of my go to pasta dishes in the summer. It is light, easy and takes under 20 minutes to make. This zucchini spaghetti is a healthy dinner that will make everyone want to come back for more.
Ingredients
- ½ lb pasta of your choice
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup zuchinni sliced (appox 1 med zucchini)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Before draining, be sure to keep ¼ cup of the pasta water!
- While the pasta is cooking, slice the zucchinis into approximately ¼ inch slices (coin shaped).
- In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium to low heat. Once the olive oil is heated, add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add in the zucchini slices and sauté until they are soft, approximately 4 minutes on each side. They should be soft enough to cut with a spatula.
- Once the zuchinni is sauted on both sides, add in the reserved pasta water and pasta. Mix until the pasta is coated with the olive oil mixture. Enjoy!See recommendations below for additional add ons and toppings.
Notes
Lemon- Whether you want to squeeze 1-2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice into the pasta before mixing or sprinkle lemon zest on top of it, adding lemon is a great way to add more fresh flavor to this dish and make you feel like you are on the Amalfi coast.
Basil- Another way to fresh up this dish is by adding in 3-4 fresh basil leaves! I prefer to chop mine, but the whole leaf can be added as well.
Cheese- Who can say no to a little grated cheese on the plate? Sprinkle parmesan cheese or pecorino Romano on top to elevate this simple recipe! You can also add small mozzarella balls or even burrata into it for the ultimate melty cheesy goodness!
White beans- One of my favorite ways to add more protein and fiber into my pasta dishes is to add white beans. All you need to do is drain and rinse ½ cup and add it into the sauce pan at the same time as the pasta!
Heavy Cream- Add a splash (or two) into the pasta mixture to make a creamy sauce with the pasta water, olive oil and garlic.
Spices- Kosher Salt, black pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes can be added for taste.
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