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Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini

I love this quick, summer pasta dish made with homemade Cavatelli pasta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, corn and marinara.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 2975 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen cavatelli
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 ears corn (kernels cut from the cob)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini ((6 1/2 oz) )
  • 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup homemade marinara sauce
  • 6 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano (plus more for serving)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and garlic, and cook until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 3 minutes, until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the corn and zucchini and cook until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the marinara, season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the cavatelli according to package directions, reserving some of the water before draining, then toss with the marinara and vegetables.
  7. Add the grated cheese, remaining teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste and cook 1 minute, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve right away with fresh basil and additional grated cheese if desired.

Notes

  • If you're trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan, as vegetarian options.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.3cups Calories 297.5kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 59.5g (20%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 7.5mg (3%) Sodium 184mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2975

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.3cups
Calories 297.5kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 59.5g 20%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.