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
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Enjoy with love always!
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
Kamila says
Bardzo ciekawy pomysł.Danie rewelacja;) Pozdrawiam
Comedy Plus says
Oh yummy. I love all things pasta.
Have a fabulous Labor Day Catherine. ♥♥♥
Emma | Fork and Good says
Brilliant recipe, I'm drooling at my desk!
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
A plate of comfort and deliciousness, Catherine.
Choc Chip Uru says
This sounds like the ultimate comfort food, it looks so fresh and enticing - spaghetti is irresistible 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
notedicioccolato says
mi piace molto la pasta con le zucchine e questa versione così ricca è davvero appetitosa 🙂
un bacio, buona settimana
gloria says
Aw I love this plate!
I love zucchinis!
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!
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 🙂