Garlicky Zucchini Rotini with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Garlicky Zucchini Rotini with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs is a vegetarian Italian dish that’s both satisfying and light. This recipe features tender rotini pasta tossed with fresh zucchini in a fragrant garlic sauce, topped with rich Parmesan and fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering, this dish is gluten and dairy-friendly, making it a versatile option for various dietary needs.

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Overview

This delightful pasta dish combines tender rotini with fresh zucchini in a garlicky sauce, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. It's a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for a light dinner, especially when paired with crusty bread and a chilled white wine.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) rotini pasta
• 5 Small zucchini, sliced
• 0.33 Cups (cups) olive oil
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 0.33 Cups (cups) fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 Cups (cups) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Fill a medium saucepan with lightly salted water. Add the sliced zucchini and bring to a boil; cook until the zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in the hot oil until fragrant.
4. Add the cooked zucchini and chopped parsley to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the parsley is wilted.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined with the zucchini mixture.
6. Sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your Garlicky Zucchini Rotini with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs!