Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Garlic Powder, Garlic Cloves, Zucchini, Garlic, Cheese, Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Whole Wheat, Bow Tie Pasta, Zucchini Sauce

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method Stovetop

Program Cooking Matters

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 135kcal

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Prepare zucchini sauce while pasta cooks.
Peel and mince garlic.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and minced garlic. Cook until mixture softens and zucchini yields some liquid, about 5 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.
Add 1-2 teaspoons cooking liquid to zucchini mixture. Add drained pasta. Stir, coating pasta evenly with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed.
Transfer pasta to a large bowl for serving. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Use yellow squash in place of the zucchini. Or, use a mix of both.
For faster cooking, grate zucchini in advance. Refrigerate until you are ready to cook.
Make a simple pasta salad. Mix raw grated zucchini with cooked and cooled pasta, canola oil, mint, basil, or other herbs.
Add more veggies in step 4 if you like. Try diced carrots or tomatoes, peas, or corn.
Try using different pasta shapes.