Courgette and Tomato Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Super Simple tomato courgette pasta dish that is perfect for a quick summer meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 507kcal

Author: Louise-Claire Cayzer

200 g pasta a long flat pasta such as fettucine or linguine are perfect for this
1 large courgette (zucchini)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
150 g cherry tomatoes or other fresh tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh or dried chilli to taste/optional
1 tablespoon Olive oil
50 ml White Wine or 1 tablespoon white vinegar with 1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or Parsley to serve.

Put the pasta water on to boil.
Whilst boiling the pasta, use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to shave fine slices of the courgette
1 large courgette (zucchini)
Finely slice the garlic, chop the chilli if using and slice the tomatoes in half
2 garlic cloves, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon fresh or dried chilli
The pasta water should now be boiling, add some salt and the pasta to it, giving it a stir to prevent it sticking.
200 g pasta
In a deep frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic, chilli & tomato paste, Gently fry for a few seconds and stir to mix the tomato paste with the oil
2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon fresh or dried chilli, 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Add the cherry tomatoes & oregano and mix in, the tomatoes should start releasing their juices,
150 g cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Add the white wine to the pan if using and the courgette slices. Cook for a minute until the courgette slices start to soften.
50 ml White Wine
Test the pasta to see if it is done. Reserve a little of the pasta cooking water.
Add the pasta to the sauce, stirring it well, add a little of the reserved pasta water if it looks a like it needs a little extra liquid. Once combined, add salt, pepper and good olive oil to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Serve immediately, sprinkling over extra herbs such as basil & parsley.
Fresh basil or Parsley to serve.