Spaghetti with zucchini and cherry tomatoes

Spaghetti with zucchini and cherry tomatoes

Main dishes

Spaghetti cooked al dente, grated zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese: a fresh and light pasta dish, ready in 40 minutes for two people.

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This Italian pasta dish features fresh zucchini and cherry tomatoes. It can be prepared in just 40 minutes and is finished with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$4.12 $2.06 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 people
  • $0.52
  • $0.71
  • $0.09
  • $0.85
  • $1.17
  • $0.60
  • $0.04
  • $0.01
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Cook the spaghetti al dente in 2 liters of boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. While this is happening, heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Then, sauté the garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  3. Drain the pasta, transfer it to a frying pan, and mix well. Divide among plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

The bill

Spaghetti with zucchini and cherry tomatoes

  • 200 g of spaghetti$0.52
  • 60 ml of olive oil$0.71
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced$0.09
  • 1 large zucchini (about 300g), grated into fine strands$0.85
  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes$1.17
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese$0.60
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • salt$0.01
  • pepper from Moulin$0.13

Total$4.12

that's $2.06 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of spaghetti
  • 60 ml of olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 large zucchini (about 300g), grated into fine strands
  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 liters of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • salt
  • pepper from Moulin

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