Pasta with zucchini and mushrooms with cherry tomatoes is a simple and quick first course, ideal for summer because this pasta with mushrooms and zucchini without cream is light and fresh. A sauce that is prepared in no time: first, sauté the zucchini and mushrooms in a pan, then add the cherry tomatoes, cook the chosen pasta, and voilà, the recipe is ready. To prepare this tasty first course, given the heat of the season, you won’t need to keep the stove on for too long, and if you love these vegetables, also try:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 338.92 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.88 (g) of which sugars 4.09 (g)
- Proteins 8.03 (g)
- Fat 21.24 (g) of which saturated 2.98 (g)of which unsaturated 17.26 (g)
- Fibers 3.11 (g)
- Sodium 870.32 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 235 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 11.3 oz pasta
- 1.5 cups zucchini
- 1.5 cups champignon mushrooms
- 0.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 shallot
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 1 bunch basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
- Pan
- Pot
Recipe
Clean the zucchini and mushrooms, then cut both into coarse pieces.
Finely chop the shallot and brown it in a pan with the oil. When it starts to turn golden, add the cut zucchini and mushrooms.
Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. When the ingredients have softened, add the washed and halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and flavor with a few basil leaves. Keep on the heat for another 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain and transfer directly to the pan with the sauce.
Mix and serve immediately.
Delicious, fresh, and summery, the pasta with zucchini, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes is a tasty first course that pleases the whole family. The quick preparation makes it even more appreciated for a last-minute lunch. Enjoy your meal!
Storage and Tips
Storage: you can store it in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
Tips: The ingredient quantities can be increased for a richer sauce. You can also use frozen mushrooms.
If you want, you can add zucchini flowers as well, just slice them into strips and add them along with the other ingredients.
Tips: The ingredient quantities can be increased for a richer sauce. You can also use frozen mushrooms.
If you want, you can add zucchini flowers as well, just slice them into strips and add them along with the other ingredients.
