Tomato Basil Penne with Zucchini & Garlic
Looking for a tasty penne recipe? Try this tomato basil penne pasta with sauteéd zucchini and garlic. It's a quick and easy pasta recipe that can be ready within 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: barilla, barilla pasta, penne, zucchini
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 323kcal
- 1 box Barilla® Penne
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound plum tomatoes chopped (may substitute 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini sliced thin
- 1/4 cup fresh basil torn
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes or until garlic turns golden in color.
Add zucchini to skillet and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and basil; simmer 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g