Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Pasta Salad


Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes Pasta

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Penne pasta 2 Cup (32 tbs)
  • Olive oil 3 Tablespoon , divided (2 tablespoons for frying the vegetables and 1 tablespoon for the pasta)
  • Garlic 1 Tablespoon , minced
  • Zucchini 1 Medium , chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes 2 Cup (32 tbs), whole
  • Salt To Taste
  • Black pepper To Taste , ground
  • Red pepper flakes To Taste
  • Italian seasoning To Taste (dry)
  • Marinara sauce/Pasta sauce 1 Tablespoon (Optional)
  • FOR GARNISH
  • Feta cheese 2 Tablespoon
  • Parsley 1 Teaspoon (as needed)

Instructions

  • MAKING
  • 1. In a pan with water, boil the pasta with some salt. Once boiled, drain and add in some olive oil and stir.
  • 2. Take a pan, heat a little olive oil and add the minced garlic and zucchini. Stir and then add the whole cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Saute on a high heat.
  • 3. Add the red pepper flakes and the dry Italian seasoning and stir.
  • 4. Add the boiled pasta into this pan and stir well to combine all the vegetables and the pasta. Add marinara sauce (optional) and mix.
  • SERVING
  • 5. Serve garnished with feta cheese and sprinkles of parsley.
  • NOTE
  • The zucchini and tomato can be seasoned with salt and pepper and can also be roasted or broiled in the oven instead of stir frying.