A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish featuring orecchiette, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the pasta with fresh vegetables and savory seasonings for a delightful meal.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- black pepper
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 10 g fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 350 g orecchiette pasta
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- salt
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 1 zucchini
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the cherry tomatoes and zucchini to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4
Add the orecchiette pasta and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Step 6
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired.