Description
A comforting zucchini mushroom pasta dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve warm and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Use any type of mushrooms you prefer.
- For a vegan option, skip the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: zucchini mushroom pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta