Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish featuring zucchini and a bright lemon flavor, perfect for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until tender.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or cooked chicken/shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: lemon, zucchini, pasta, vegetarian, quick meal, summer dish