Quick 1 Pan Pasta with Zucchini
#vegetarian #vegan #family-friendly
Ingredients
1 zucchini
1 medium onion
1 tsp minced garlic
3 roma tomatoes
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 ½-3 cups water
8 oz penne pasta
Salt & pepper
- You can substitute 8oz of canned tomatoes for the roma tomatoes.
Cooking Steps
Prep Ingredients
Dice 1 medium onion. Cut zucchini into ½ in. half moons. Grate or blend 3 roma tomatoes.
Saute Veggies
Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. Once oil shimmers, add in diced onion. Saute for 2-3 min.
Next, add in sliced zucchini. Cook until softened, 3-4 min.
Cook Pasta
To the pan, stir in blended or grated tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let tomatoes simmer over medium heat for 2 min. Add in 8 oz penne pasta and then 2 ½ -3 cups of water. (Depending on the tomatoes and the size of your pasta, the amount of water will vary. For a thicker sauce, use less water). Bring to a boil and then cover. Cook for 10-12 min, or until pasta is al dente.
Finish
Remove lid and let stand for 1-2 min, off heat. Serve and enjoy!