Pasta with zucchini

Name: Pasta with zucchini
Ingredients: 2000 ml water; 1 teaspoon salt; 200 g pasta; 1 medium zucchini (250 g); 1 garlic clove; 15 ml olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 60 ml water; 20 g Parmesan

Children - Pasta with zucchini by Alberta I. - Recipia

In pasta with zucchini, the diced zucchini is tossed in a quick tomato and garlic sauce. There’s just enough sauce to coat the pasta, and Parmesan is grated over the top when serving. I put it in shallow bowls, adding the Parmesan just before I eat. Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 23 minutes. Total time: 33 minutes. Serves: 2. About 500 kcal and 18 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

2000 ml water
1 teaspoon salt
200 g pasta
1 medium zucchini (250 g)
1 garlic clove
15 ml olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
60 ml water
20 g Parmesan

Preparation

1. Bring 2000 ml of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until tender but still holding its shape. 2. Peel the zucchini and dice it. Crush the garlic. 3. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan and cook the zucchini with the garlic for 5 minutes, stirring, until the zucchini starts to soften. 4. Add the tomato paste and 60 ml of water. Simmer the sauce for 8 minutes, until it reduces and thickens slightly. 5. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce and toss. Serve with grated Parmesan.

Notes

Small, firm zucchini are easy to dice and have fewer seeds than a very large one. If yours is large, remove the soft center before cutting, as it can release a lot of water into the sauce. Tomato paste varies in saltiness, so taste the sauce before adding more salt. Don’t rush when draining the pasta: leave it in the colander for a few seconds so it doesn’t carry too much water into the saucepan. Store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. For a gluten-free version, use the same amount of gluten-free pasta and follow the cooking time on the package; the Parmesan means the dish still contains dairy. I serve it while the sauce still coats the pasta well. A simple green salad goes nicely alongside.