Quick and fun Italian meal with a hearty flavor to warm your nights!
2 Servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25-30 mins
What you will need:
14 oz can (or 1 ¾ cup) peeled tomatoes
1 zucchini
½ pound of linguine
Spices: ½ tablespoon of Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
3 cloves of garlic
½ cup fresh basil
Parmesan cheese
Cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise then chop.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan on medium/high heat.
Add zucchini to pan.
Add salt and pepper then cook for 3-5 mins until the zucchini is soft.
Add 3 quarts of water and a pinch of salt to a pot on high heat. Bring water to a boil.
Use about half the pasta from the 1-pound box and add to the boiling water. To fit in your pot, break the pasta in half with your hands.
Cook on medium heat for 10 mins, occasionally stirring to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
Chop the garlic into thin slices. Add it to the zucchini and sauté for 2 mins.
Crush the peeled whole tomatoes with your hand, then add it to the zucchini and garlic.
Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Note: Feel free to use as much or as little red pepper flakes as you prefer.
Chop about 7 leaves (or ½ cup) of basil and add half to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium/low and cook sauce for 5 mins.
Drain the pasta over a measuring cup to reserve the pasta liquid.
Add pasta to the sauce with ¼ cup of the pasta liquid.
Cover and cook on low for 3 mins. Note: If the sauce starts to become dry, add more of the pasta liquid.
Turn off heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Plate the pasta with parmesan cheese and the rest of the basil. Serve with garlic bread.
Enjoy!
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