Name: Cherry Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ¼ pound bacon bits; 1 onion (finely chopped); ¾ pound ground beef; 1¼ pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 zucchini (washed, halved and cut in slices); 2 cloves garlic (squeezed); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoons fresh basil (in strips); ½ teaspoon salt; ⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper (freshly grounded)

Today, I'm sharing a quick recipe with many vegetables: cherry tomatoes and zucchini spaghetti. A dish that can be on the table in just 20 minutes (and that immediately made it a favorite). And not only is it delicious, but it is also very easy to make! Try it yourself quickly.

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Easy Zucchini Tomato Pasta

My youngest loves everything Italian, with spaghetti dishes being number one. If I put a pot of spaghetti with broccoli, ground beef, bacon, or quick spaghetti bolognese on the table, his plate is empty in no time. This recipe is fast, easy, and with creamy pasta, but simple and pure in taste.

The star of this dish is the zucchini. And many people find zucchini tasteless. But by frying the zucchini and seasoning it with delicious herbs, you will see that the opposite applies to this spaghetti with tomato and zucchini.

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

The combination of juicy cherry tomatoes and stir-fried zucchini with minced meat on a bed of creamy spaghetti gives a delicious variety of flavors that transport you to Italy.A sunny dish on your plate.

So, let's start cooking and enjoy the flavors of Italy on the plates. Buon Appetito!

Spaghetti with stir-fried zucchini on a plate on a white plate.

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Cherry Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Andréa

Servings: 4 persons

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

Spaghetti

¼ pound bacon bits
1 onion finely chopped
¾ pound ground beef
1¼ pound spaghetti

Stir-fried zucchini

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 zucchini washed, halved and cut in slices
2 cloves garlic squeezed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons fresh basil in strips
½ teaspoon salt
⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly grounded

Metric - US Customary

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

Have all ingredients ready for smooth preparation.
Fry the bacon and onion in the frying pan for 3 minutes.
¼ pound bacon bits, 1 onion
Add the ground beef and fry until loose and brown.
¾ pound ground beef
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Drain.
1¼ pound spaghetti
Mix the ground beef with the cooked spaghetti.
Heat a frying pan, add the olive oil, and stir-fry the zucchini for 2 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 zucchini
Quickly add the garlic and fry, stirring, for 30 seconds.
2 cloves garlic
Mix in the cherry tomatoes and fry for another 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and basil.
1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅙ teaspoon ground black pepper
Spoon the spaghetti onto a plate and divide the stir-fried zucchini on top.

Notes

1. Ground beef: You can use minced chicken instead of ground beef.

2. Vegetables: Add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as diced peppers, mushrooms, or spinach, for more color and vegetables!

3. Spaghetti: If you want more fiber, use whole wheat spaghetti. And if you don't have spaghetti at home, linguine, tagliatelle, or penne are also excellent choices.

4. Cheese: What's truly Italian is to serve this spaghetti with Parmesan cheese, which anyone can shave on top of their choice!

5. Storage:

Refrigerator: Store the spaghetti in an airtight container for two days.
Freezer: You can freeze this in a freezer box or bag and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator. Please note: the texture of the vegetables will change.
Reheat: Place the spaghetti with tomatoes and zucchini in a frying pan with sufficient oil and heat over medium heat until warm, stirring while stirring. Or you can reheat the spaghetti in the microwave.