The combination of pasta, zucchini, and roasted garlic creates a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and elegant. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The zucchini adds a delicate sweetness and the roasted garlic imparts a deep, savory flavor. The pasta provides a hearty base for the dish, and the combination of flavors and textures makes it a truly satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish, this recipe is sure to please.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZUCCHINI PASTA
Pasta with zucchini in a garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread and a chilled white wine, if desired.
Provided by ELLENC
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Fill a medium sauce pan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes or until tender.
- In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and hot pepper flakes. Add drained zucchini and parsley, then mix all together and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Toss with pasta; then add cheese and salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ZITI WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC
Roasting the zucchini takes a little bit of time, but changes everything about this dish! Well worth the wait.
Provided by sjw7997
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss zucchini, shallots, 5 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl until coated. Spread on rimmed baking sheets and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast vegetables in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- While vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
- Toss cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a large pot. Add roasted vegetables, 1/4 cup cooking water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir over medium heat until heated through. Add 3/4 cup basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss, adding remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining basil sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND ROASTED GARLIC
Make and share this Pasta with Zucchini and Roasted Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees.
- Lay a 12-inch square piece of foil on the counter and put the garlic on it.
- Sprinkle the thyme and rosemary over the garlic.
- pour the oil over the garlic and herbs.
- Draw up the edges of the foil and make a sealed packet; bake 20 minutes.
- While the garlic is baking, Cook Pasta according to package directions.
- Two minutes before Pasta is done ADD the Zucchini to the cooking pasta, Cook 2 minutes.
- Drain Zucchini and Pasta.
- Open the foil and MASH the garlic lightly with a spoon.
- Toss mashed garlic with the pasta and zucchini.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
BAY SCALLOP PASTA WITH TOMATOES
Serve with a simple salad, some crusty French bread, a glass of wine, and you'll have an awesome date night or special dinner at home. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Seafood Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and set aside.
- Wipe out the pot, and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, stirring occasionally, and cook until they start to burst, 5 to 7 minutes; crush some with the back of a spoon. Stir in white wine, olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops all at once, coating with oil; don't move or shake the pan for 1 minute. Gently flip the scallops, and cook until firm and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not overcook scallops.
- Add the pasta to the tomato mixture, toss to coat, and add reserved pasta water, if necessary. Divide the pasta mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls and top with the scallops. Lightly drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.3 calories, Carbohydrate 92.7 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 338.5 mg
ZUCCHINI-GARLIC PASTA
My Italian neighbor gave me the ingredients for this salad, but he didn't have the measurements written down. I experimented and came up with this recipe, which is a nice side dish with many meals. There are many garlic producers here in California, so I think this recipe represents our area well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, 2 tablespoons of drippings. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini and salt; cook 6 minutes longer or until tender., Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC
Make and share this Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Spaghetti
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pile up 2 or 3 layers of paper towels on a work surface.
- Working on the paper towels, shred zucchinis using a grater holding the zucchini at an angle.
- Heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
- Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil.
- When garlic starts sizzling in oil, add shredded zucchini.
- Season zucchini with salt and pepper.
- Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add hot, drained pasta to the pan.
- Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil.
- Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 12.3, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 15.8
ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PASTA
Roasting the zucchini and tomatoes rather than sauteing them intensifies their flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. On rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic with 5 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread into single layer; roast until zucchini is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Toss with remaining tablespoon oil; cover.
- Pour reserved pasta water onto baking sheet of cooked vegetables; scrape with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits. Stir vegetables and juices into pasta. Add parsley and Parmesan; toss to combine. Serve with more Parmesan.
CREAMY PASTA WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI, ALMONDS AND BASIL
Whole-grain pasta offerings on supermarket shelves have expanded with gusto. Unlike the gluey, good-for-you-but-not-your-tastebuds pastas of yore, the best whole-grain brands are firm-textured and tasty. The warm, nutty flavor of varieties like these is robust enough to stand up to intense, complicated sauces, yet satisfying with just a little butter and Parmesan shaved over the top. Here, pasta with creamy goat cheese and a bite of citrus is enough to keep even the most staunch of whole-wheat opponents satisfied.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees. Toss the zucchini and oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Arrange zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Simmer the cream and basil sprig in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Whisk in the goat cheese until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and keep warm.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well. Toss the pasta with the cream sauce. Serve topped with the zucchini and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are large, soft, or have blemishes, as these may be bitter or have a tough texture.
- Roast the garlic ahead of time. Roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor to this dish, but it can take some time to roast. To save time, you can roast the garlic ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor. Avoid using extra virgin olive oil, as it can be too strong for this dish.
- Don't overcook the zucchini. Zucchini is a delicate vegetable that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Season the dish to taste. This dish is simple, so it's important to season it well. Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
This pasta with zucchini and roasted garlic is a light, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish, and the zucchini is cooked to perfection. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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