Zucchini and Tomato Capellini

 

This fresh pasta dish is a burst of summer flavor and it's so simple but totally delicious.  Fresh zucchini and cherry tomatoes are the perfect combination when sauteed in a buttery garlic sauce.  This dish uses just a handful of ingredients and can be ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. The addition of fresh basil takes this dinner over the top!

You'll need:

1 stick of butter
3 zucchinis sliced into rounds
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 lb cherry tomatoes 
1/2 cup of freshly chopped basil
1 lb capellini pasta (angel hair pasta works too)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 hearty pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Shredded Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Add the pasta to boiling water and let it cook until almost tender, Reserve the pasta water.

Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.  Add the zucchini and cook on both sides until the slices start to brown.  Add garlic and then the tomatoes.  Season with salt and pepper and let that cook over medium low heat until the tomatoes start to burst and get saucy.  Add 1/4 cup of the basil and combine.

Transfer the pasta with tongs into the skillet of vegetables and add the remaining butter to the skillet.  You may need to add some of the pasta water for consistency.  When the pasta is cooked serve the dish with the remainder of the fresh basil sprinkled on top.  I had some Parmesan Cheese on hand and I sprinkled it on top - LOVED it - hope you do too!