Summertime Pasta
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Summertime Pasta
Description
Summertime Pasta brings together simple ingredients such as diced onions, garlic, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and green olives, all tossed with cooked pasta. The sautéing process softens the vegetables and melds their flavors, while the addition of olive brine adds a subtle tang. Fresh basil sprinkled in at the end enhances aroma and taste. The dish's bright and fresh flavor profile is well-suited for warm weather meals and can be eaten immediately warm or chilled later.
The lightly sautéed vegetables contribute to a tender, slightly juicy texture, contrasting with the pasta and briny olives. The olive oil base helps coat everything smoothly without heaviness.
This pasta can be served as a main dish or a side, suitable for casual lunches, potlucks, or picnics. It pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own.
The recipe is adaptable to whatever fresh summer vegetables you have, and making it ahead works well for gatherings. Using rotini pasta is recommended as its shape holds the dressing effectively.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta your choice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 small onion yellow or red, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- 1 ½ cups green olives sliced
- 1 ½ tbsp olive brine
- 1 tbsp basil fresh, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a separate pan, heat the oil. Add in the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute, then add zucchini and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the veggies become tender.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cover the pan for 1 minute, stir and then cover for another minute.
- Stir in the olives, olive brine, pasta, and basil, and serve. Can be eaten cold or warm.
Notes
- This pasta can be prepared in advance and served cold or warm, perfect for parties or potlucks.
- Use fresh summer vegetables available to you for variation and freshness.
- Choosing rotini pasta helps to catch the dressing and flavors better.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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