This plate of food tells me who I am. It holds the memory of so long ago when the kitchen so small was filled with hearts so big. I miss them all though they live with me so silently.
Spaghetti with Fresh Zucchini
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 14.4 oz. of frozen baby peas
- 3 – 4 large zucchini – quartered and sliced
- 3 vine ripe tomatoes – diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil – chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 red onion – sliced
- 2 cloves garlic – chopped
- 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil – plus more for drizzling
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese or Romano – plus shavings of cheese
- 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan with 3 tbs. of olive oil; add the zucchini to sauté and soften.
- Add the tomatoes and onions and continue to sauté on a low heat.
- When the tomatoes soften; add the frozen peas, along with the seasonings and continue to sauté on a low heat.
- Prepare the spaghetti as directed.
- Drain the spaghetti and plate; drizzle with olive oil and a dash of red pepper flakes, black pepper and oregano. Shave some of the grating cheese on the spaghetti and top with the zucchini sauce and toss. Grate more cheese over the top and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, what a wonderful meal to enjoy with your family. Love this combo, it reminds me of home, real comfort food. Peas, zucchini, and spaghetti and we can’t forget the cheese. My mom would make something like this, but without the peas. I love the peas, have to tell her about this recipe. Thanks for sharing…Have a blessed Monday! Dottie 🙂
AnnMarie says
I have been eating sautéed Italian zucchini all summer and just tonight had it over rigatoni….so good! Your recipe is just different enough to try it again. Hopefully there is still some zucchini out there at the stand! Pinned!
gloria says
Aw I love this plate!
I love zucchinis!
notedicioccolato says
mi piace molto la pasta con le zucchine e questa versione così ricca è davvero appetitosa 🙂
un bacio, buona settimana
Choc Chip Uru says
This sounds like the ultimate comfort food, it looks so fresh and enticing – spaghetti is irresistible 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
A plate of comfort and deliciousness, Catherine.
Emma | Fork and Good says
Brilliant recipe, I’m drooling at my desk!
Comedy Plus says
Oh yummy. I love all things pasta.
Have a fabulous Labor Day Catherine. ♥♥♥
Kamila says
Bardzo ciekawy pomysł.Danie rewelacja;) Pozdrawiam
David J Myers says
Catherine, We both love zucchini and pasta so this is a winner entree! I prefer penne pasta vs. spaghetti as I’m less likely to end up ‘wearing it ‘ and ruining another shirt! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Beauty Follower says
Delicious summer dish!
Kathy says
I love this plate! I too miss all of those family and friends who are no longer with us! I too carry them in my heart always!
I would love to make this soon…I have so many fresh tomatoes coming in right now! Enjoy your weekend, Catherine!
Alida says
Fabulous dish! I can have spaghetti every day. I could live just on spaghetti. I love fresh veg in pasta dishes and this is really tasty. Zucchine are still available at this time of year so let’s make the most of them!
Louise says
Hi Catherine:)
I could almost kick myself for not growing Zucchini this year. What was I thinking, lol…I do, however, have a very sweet neighbor who “swapped” me a zucchini for an eggplant. I’m having a bumper crop of eggplant this year:)
I’m delighted to see the peas in this pasta dish too, Catherine. My grandmother often included peas in her pasta meals. With the exception of Pasta e Piselli, it never made sense to me when I was younger even though I liked peas. Thanks for stirring up the memories, Catherine…
Velva says
Food is an incredible memory creator (smile). The best dishes are those with fond memories.
Velva
Nee says
Hi Catherine , Love the way you combine all the flavors and yes , it brings up a lot of happy memories that will live on forever , Thanks for sharing … Have a happy and safe Labor Day … I am pinning ;-D
tedeternura.com says
DELICIOSO!!!!
Un plato natural y con sabor.
MI QUERIDA AMIGA MIL BESOS :))))
Claudia Lamascolo says
this is what I love about your cooking I eat stuff like this all the time and this is fabulous right up my alley
Zainab says
Catherine you always know how to combine flavors that are perfect! I love this meal 🙂 The zucchinis are just at their prime right now and I can’t wait to try this.
Michelle says
Delicious! We eat a lot of pasta–especially meatless pasta dishes. I’m always looking for new ideas.
Thank you for sharing!
swathi says
delicious and healthy meal, Love this spaghetti with lots of veggies yumm. thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning.
Miz Helen says
We would just love this fresh and delicious dish! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Diane Balch says
I think I would like to hire you to cook for my family. You always make the kinds of things we love to eat. PInned.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Thanks for sharing this yummy spaghetti dish at Foodie Friends Friday!
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