Krista Nelson
@wildchefkri
Zucchini Rotini Pasta
A light and flavorful dish featuring rotini pasta tossed with sautéed zucchini, garlic, and fresh parsley, topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer meal!
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 5 small
- 1/3 cup
- 4 cloves
- 1 pinch
- 1/3 cup
- 1/2 cup
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Zucchini Rotini Pasta.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook it to al dente perfection, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
After cooking, drain the pasta and set it aside, allowing it to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a separate medium saucepan, bring another batch of lightly salted water to a boil.
Step 5
Toss in the sliced zucchini and let it cook until tender, roughly 3 minutes.
Step 6
Drain the zucchini and set it aside as well.
Step 7
Meanwhile, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 8
Add the minced garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until the aroma fills your kitchen, about 1 minute.
Step 9
Next, stir in the cooked zucchini and chopped parsley, allowing them to mingle in the skillet until the parsley wilts, which should take about 2 minutes.
Step 10
Now, introduce the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and coated in flavor.
Step 11
Finish off this delightful dish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top and seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 12
Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this simple yet satisfying meal!.