Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes 
Photo by Gina Homolka
Zucchini and tomatoes tossed in olive oil and garlic over angel hair pasta with freshly grated cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano. This is wonderful & quick weeknight meal that's simple and healthy.
HERE'S ALL YOU NEED
Servings: 4 servings • Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 2 medium zucchinis, julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, diced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 4 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 12 oz high fiber angel hair pasta, like Barilla Plus
- 1/4 cup fat free chicken or vegetable broth
- fresh Parmesan cheese
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat pan on medium-high flame and add oil when pan is hot. Add garlic and shallots to the pan and saute about 1 minute. Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, parsley, chicken broth and adjust salt and pepper. Stir for another minute. Remove from flame.
Drain pasta when done and mix well with vegetables. Top with fresh Parmesan cheese.
Keeping it Light!
Simple, tasty and good for any day of the week.
Ooo, that looks wonderful. I bet a splash of balsamic vinegar would be good, too.
Gina is such a great cook!
Mmmm I am going to try this
Family Favorite here! Easy to make and can sub other fresh veggies too!
Karyn Campbell
Ohio
Email Subscriber
I make this all the time! Easy for a week night meal for us vegetarians. And the angel hair speeds up the prep time. I think it took me less than 20 minutes from walking in the door to serving.
Alisa Costa
New York
E-mail subscriber
Thank you Alisa! Pasta & fresh vegetables always makes for a quick dinner. I'm not a vegetarian but I have no problems eating vegetables All the time.
What's your favorite dessert?
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Jill
Creative Genius
It looks delicious… light, but delicious…