Lemon Zucchini Pasta
A quick and fresh lemon zucchini pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Zest and juice the lemon, then add to the skillet with cooked pasta.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil if desired.
- Toss everything together and serve warm.
Notes
Add extra lemon zest on top for more bright flavor. This dish pairs well with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon pasta, zucchini pasta, summer recipes, quick meals, vegetarian pasta
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