Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes
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4.8
Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Description
Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes features delicate pasta tossed with tender zucchini and diced tomatoes, gently cooked with garlic and shallots. The use of extra virgin olive oil adds richness, while crushed red pepper flakes bring a slight warmth. A small amount of vegetable broth is added to help create a light, cohesive sauce that clings to the pasta. Salt and black pepper adjust the seasoning, and fresh parsley or basil adds a herbaceous note at the end.
The dish has a fresh, vibrant texture thanks to the lightly cooked veggies, and the angel hair pasta provides a soft, delicate foundation that complements rather than overwhelms the flavors. This pasta can be served as a light meal on its own or paired with a protein for a fuller dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini 7 oz, spiralized or julienne
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 shallot diced
- 3 tomato diced (or 2 cups grape, halved, medium
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- pinch red pepper flakes to taste, crushed
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh, or basil
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth low-sodium, or chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, heat pan on medium-high flame, add oil when pan is hot.
- Add garlic and shallots to the pan and saute about 1 minute, until soft.
- Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 1 1/2 minutes, add tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, parsley, chicken broth and adjust salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta when done reserving some of the water and and toss the pasta well with zucchini and tomatoes. Add pasta water if needed and serve with grated Parmesan (optional).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of recipe | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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