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Sungold Tomato & Zucchini Pasta

Sungold Tomato & Zucchini Pasta

This Sungold Tomato & Zucchini Pasta dish is a simple yet comforting meal with punchy flavors and creamy texture, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • high sided sauté pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini or summer squash
  • 1 pint sungold tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons for cooking
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt to taste
  • 8 ounces pasta shape of choice
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup dry unoaked white wine
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese optional, for topping
  • freshly ground black pepper optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Halve and slice the zucchini into half-moon pieces, as thin as possible. Halve the sungold tomatoes and thinly slice the garlic.
  • Place a large pot of water on one burner and a high-sided sauté pan on a burner next to it. Bring the large pot of water to a boil. Set the pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add the zucchini and sungold tomatoes to the pan and season with a few generous pinches of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-9 minutes or until the tomatoes are burst and the zucchini is melty.
  • Generously salt the boiling water and add in the pasta. Boil for 6-7 minutes or until al dente.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan with the zucchini and cook another 2-3 minutes. Pour in the wine and stir, letting the wine simmer and reduce for another 3-4 minutes. Taste and season with salt as preferred.
  • Tear the fresh basil into the pan and give a few stirs.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pasta into the pan, add a splash of the cream or coconut milk and a splash of salted pasta water. Stir to combine, alternating adding more pours of cream and pasta water until you get your desired level of creaminess.
  • Portion into four bowls and top with parmesan cheese and black pepper, if preferred.

Notes

This dish can easily be made plant-based by using coconut milk and omitting the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy pasta, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe, summer pasta, Sungold Tomato & Zucchini Pasta, vegetarian pasta
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