Farfalle Pasta with Zucchini & Basil
Farfalle Pasta with Zucchini & Basil
25 minutes total
Try our 5 Ingredient Zucchini Pasta recipe for a quick, tasty meal. Made with fresh zucchini, garlic, basil, olive oil, and Barilla® Farfalle pasta - it's ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a simple easy weeknight dinner, when you want to enjoy a quick and delicious meal with minimal prep and cleanup!
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Farfalle pasta |
| ¾ | Cup basil, chopped |
| 24 | Ounces zucchini, cut into thin half moons |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | 1 Clove garlic, peeled |
| To Taste | Salt & black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and whole clove garlic. Swirl the oil and the garlic allowing the garlic to tan and pick up color. When oil is hot, add zucchini, season with a large pinch of salt and cracked black pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally; then remove the garlic.
Step 3
Drain pasta reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Step 4
Add pasta directly into the pan with the zucchini, along with the reserved pasta cooking water, let it sizzle, stir, and then turn off the heat. Taste pasta and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5
Garnish with basil and plate up, season with sea salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Farfalle
Farfalle, dating back to the 1500s, originated in the Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna part of Northern Italy. Farfalle, which means “butterfly” in Italian, are rectangular or oval pieces of pasta that are pinched in the middle.
Barilla® Farfalle is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Farfalle
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box