Light and delicate vegetarian pasta entree that's easy!
This was wonderfully quick and easy to make - the only changes I made were that I shredded the zucchini, used canned petite diced tomatoes and added a tablespoon of fresh grated parmesan along with the basil. Will definitely make again!
Read MoreSome recipes surprise you by bringing flavors out of the individual components that you didnt expect. I guess thats what I was hoping for when I made this, but to no avail. This recipe produces exactly what you think it will. A bland pasta with zucchini and tomatoes with a bit of cheese on top. The components dont mismatch or take away from each other, but they do not bring anything exiting out of eachother either. A bit of salt, a pinch of sugar for the tomatoes, and a dash of balsamic on top of it all made this somewhat serviceable as a mid week meal for myself and the wife, but Ill never make it again.
Read MoreThis was wonderfully quick and easy to make - the only changes I made were that I shredded the zucchini, used canned petite diced tomatoes and added a tablespoon of fresh grated parmesan along with the basil. Will definitely make again!
This was a great recipe especially because it's so open ended to put what you want in it. I followed the recipe pretty closely but I did add about twice the garlic, about a cup of mushrooms, a half cup of onion, a bit of crushed redpepper and two small chicken breasts very finely chopped. It turned out amazing and very filling. I could see the original recipe being a bit light for a main course but if you add the veggies you want it's very filling and even more healthy!
This was wonderful! It is now my most favorite pasta dish. I changed a couple of things: I used 4 Roma tomato's. I also used Bow Tie pasta as the veggie's blend much better with Bow Tie's than with small Angel Hair. But I LOVED it so much I made it twice in two days!!!! EXCELLENT!
Excellent and easy dish -- I recommended this dish to alot of friends that are on fat-reduced diets. Very tasty, excellent with whole-wheat spaghetti noodles as well. I replaced the mozzarella cheese with parmesan, and fresh basil with dried, and it was still great!
My husband was skeptical on this one as he likes sauce on pasta but he actually had seconds and remarked that it was pretty good. I only used 1 zucchinni as he is not fond of it and instead of mozzarella I used shredded romano cheese. Excellent recipe....don't be stingy on the garlic, it seasons the vegetables nicely.
Extremely simple and flexible. I've made this a number of times with whatever veggies I have on hand. The last time I made it was the first time I actually had fresh basil on hand (I'd been using dried before)--it made a huge difference and I don't think I'll be going back to dried.
This dish was excellent. I used fresh zucchini from our garden, and also used seasoned salt as suggested by another reviewer. I didn't have fresh tomatoes, so I used a can of diced tomatoes w/seasonings. It was so good. Even my three kids ate this right up. Will try with the fresh tomatoes next time and throw in some other fresh veggies too! Great dinner!
Very good!!,very quick for when you don't feel like cooking anything complicated,and very satisfiying. I added feta cheese instead of the mozzarella and it was very good too.
It was really good...my kids made it for me on Mothers Day! I don't really care for zucchini so they replaced it with mushrooms it was really good.
Super easy and versatile. I upped the garlic, added onion, a splash of balsamic vinegar and Shiraz. Used parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella for more of a kick.
Some recipes surprise you by bringing flavors out of the individual components that you didnt expect. I guess thats what I was hoping for when I made this, but to no avail. This recipe produces exactly what you think it will. A bland pasta with zucchini and tomatoes with a bit of cheese on top. The components dont mismatch or take away from each other, but they do not bring anything exiting out of eachother either. A bit of salt, a pinch of sugar for the tomatoes, and a dash of balsamic on top of it all made this somewhat serviceable as a mid week meal for myself and the wife, but Ill never make it again.
I like this recipe and my husband (who usually lives only on meat) really liked it too. The only change I made was using feta cheese instead of mozzarella. Everything else was perfect the way the recipe had it.
I served this on plain Couscous with Feta cheese instead of mozzarella. It was fantastic!
Quick, easy, delicious and healthy. I doubled the garlic (and glad I did) and used a parm/romano/asiago blend because that's what I had on hand. Next time I think I'll add some pine nuts. Great recipe for using all that zucchini and tomato from the garden. Make sure you use fresh basil because it makes the difference.
Love this dish! I live alone, but I still love great food. This is delicious, easy, healthy, and inexpensive. Angel's Pasta and a nice glass of wine is something I deserve at the end of the day. Definitely will repeat....often!
Yum! I added some mushrooms I had on hand. Used a little (appx 1/4 c) of the pasta water to make the topping a little more saucy.
This was okay. I thought it was too bland. My kids wouldn't eat it and their father said "it's alright." It just needed more flavor. Based on some other reviews, I used extra garlic and added onions to it as well. Since it's January, I used the recommended fire roasted tomatoes, which were good, but it still needed something. I did like the fresh basil, though. Unfortunately, I'm removing this one from the recipe box.
Zucchinis are popping up everywhere in my garden, and this recipe is perfect to use some of them up. Very quick, easy and delicious. Will be making this regularly. Thanks for posting.
As written, I rate it a 4. With my tweaks, it's a 5. I think it needs more garlic and pasta or less zucchini and tomatoes to make it a pasta entree and not a vegetable entree with a little pasta in it. I also added a small cubed chicken breast which made it a whole meal in itself for us. A very good recipe to get started.
really good with just normal pasta as well. I added some onions as well. It is tasty and fast.
Nice, light, fresh. If you don't like vegetarian food, you'll probably find it bland - but very nice if you're in the mood for something simple and fresh.
Easy, quick, nice presentation. Not an amazing taste, but definitely good and a keeper for variety.
So, so good! I cut down the zucchini to a single bigger-sized one, but that's the only change. I will definitely make this one again!
It was a little bland. I did a few steps different for better flavor. I added mushrooms. I kept the tomatoes as slices and added a little (about 1/2 cup) of pureed tomatoes to the mixture.
My husband and I both liked this and it was a good way to use up some veggies from our garden. I thought there were too many noodles and not enough veggies, however. In the future, I will add more zucchini and tomatoes.
This was REALLY good. I made it as a side dish. TH eonly changes were I used grape tomatoes (about a half a container) and then a can of diced tomatoes with juices. I also added a sprinkle of dried basil in addition to the fresh. At the end I sprinkled a few tablespoons of fresh romano that I had on hand. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly. Superb!!
It's a good receipe. Next time I will add more vegies. It just needs a little more to it..
Quick, easy, and delicious! Made this for my Italian boyfriend and we both loved it. I used fresh-grated parmesan instead of mozzarella, because it's what we had; I think I'll keep doing it that way.
I added red pepper flakes for an added zing. Cutting the zucchini circles in half was better for bite-sized eating. I added 5 tomatoes instead of 3...I like tomatoes...but they didn't overpower. No fresh basil so I added dried to zucchini mixure on the stove. Husband liked it so I will definitely do again!
I loved this recipe. I followed it exact but added 1 zucchini instead of 2, it was definitely enough. This dish was a little plain for my husbands taste, he dumped marinara all over it and loved it :)
Very easy and very good and very versitile recipe! Is great as it is written, next time I will experiment a bit and add some red bell pepper and carrot I think.
The zucchini, tomatoes and garlic sauteed together is really tasty. This is an easy recipe worth trying.
This was a good side dish. (I served it with basil chicken breast.) I will make it again but next time I will add onions and maybe some snow peas... just to give it a bit more. It would be good by itself as a light lunch too. Update: had to change this to four stars... as leftovers the second day, this tastes much better.
I really enjoyed how this one came out; a great basic recipe you can play with. I used 3 zucc's, 3 onions, 5 cloves of garlic, one of each red, green, and yellow peppers, and just a little white wine to create a touch more sauce. It came out very light, flavorful, and I saved some of the veggie topping to add over more pasta later. Yum yum!
This recipe was okay as written. It is definitely a good base recipe. I tasted it after the only change I made was to add onions and for my taste it was falling short of what it really could be. We don't eat cheese so, I added some red pepper flakes and topped it with a squeeze of lemon, capers and crumbled garlic toast on top. That took it from okay to oh my!
Absolutely delicious!! My whole family loved this recipe. We used veggies in season to change it and the flavors with the garlic are terrific. Will be making often as a side dish.
This is wonderful!!! I loved it, I added yellow, red peppers and fresh mushrooms. Even my kids ate it down. Great recipe!!!!
Easy and good! I didn't cook my pasta that long.
Yum! This is sooo easy & quick. A recipe gets extra from me for being easy, quick AND tasty. It's a very simple, but very good pasta dish. I used fresh angel hair (as opposed to the dried kind), fresh grape tomatoes, and only one zucchini (for me, that was enough). I skipped the mozzarella in favor of shaved parm. Will make again, thanks!
Although I added extra garlic, an extra tomato, and sprinkled parmesan cheese and salt on top, it still needs more flavor. I'll keep this recipe but next time, add even more garlic, tomatoes, and other vegetables.
Oh so bland! Sorry but this was virtually tasteless! Made exactly as directed tonight and the best thing was the zucchini so we ate that all up. Will not be repeating.
We made this dish last night, and it was great! We used whole wheat pasta, and I left off the mozzarella, and it was perfect. I probably put the tomatoes and basil in a little early. I'll definitely be making this again.
made this dish last night. It was good, but needed more sauce. Will use canned tomatoes next time and twice the garlic for more added flavor.
I followed the recipe, except used one 14.5 oz can of drained, diced tomatoes instead of the fresh tomatoes. It was great! I'd say it feeds 4 rather than 6. We tried one serving with parmesan cheese, but it didn't taste as "fresh" as with the mozzarella.
We couldn't get over how good this was for being so easy! I followed others' suggestions and used canned tomatoes (drained) and then half a jar of marinara sauce I had in the fridge. Even my non-vegetarian husband liked this for a main dish!
A wonderful, easy dish that is perfect for a side dish for mea eaters, and a main for us veggies. I used a combo of red and yellow tomatoes to make it even prettier. Thanks!
I found this recipe to be quick and tasty. I'd never been a big fan of zucchini, but I like the way it tastes mixed with the garlic and tomatoes.
fixed it exact except added garlic powder to pan instead. Still turned out great as far as I'm concerned.
Great! I keep tweeking. Grated zucchini works best with angelhair. I added a touch of pesto also. It disappeared at my family reunion.
This a a great jump off recipe....to get the best results from all your efforts, use fresh EVERYTHING! basil, garlic, roma tomatoes and freshly grated cheeses.... go to the Cheese shop in your store...use somedry the rest (simply place on a clean plate for a few hours to a day....pack into sterile jars....) or use a dehydrator...a great investment....the whole concept of most vegetarian fare is the freshest most wholesome ingredients will yield the freshest, most nutritious meal.Buy ORGANIC whenever possible and make a double recipe, freeze and enjoy!
Very good, very easy. I used bowtie pasta, easier to eat with the veggies. I chunked up the zucchini, added onions, and a little red pepper, and a little balsamic. Overall, very simple, very quick, yummy.
This is one of my favorite quick and easy TNT recipes. I started making it one day when there was "nothing good to eat" and everyone loved it. I also add in sauteed onions and change out parmesean cheese for the mozzarella. Yummo!
Sooo good! I used wholewheat pasta but followed the recipe exactly. Healthy & perfect for summer dinner! Make it :D
Tasty! Put in artichoke hearts instead of zucchini and threw in some chickpeas for protein.
This was pretty good. I added some mushrooms and leftover chicken and I enjoyed it. Definitely great if you just want something light and healthy.
We made this in Foods class, and it was delicious! I went home and made it again, my family loved it! Great recipe, especially with home-grown zucchini!
Good, easy, fast...healthy recipe!! I used all organic along with doubling the garlic and adding 1/2 good olive oil. It could have used more basil but I love basil and garlic. It wil be nice to mix up and add additional veges. This is a keeper!!!!
Loved it!! I used canned tomatoes and dried basil because that is what I had available. I also used shredded parmesan. I wasn't sure if it would have enough flavor, but it had plenty. Hubby usually doesn't like meals like this, but he liked it too. It's a very economical and healthy meal.
I wasn't sure about this at first but from the first bite I was in Heaven. I used regular spagetti noodles. I added onion and red bell peppers and I also used dried basil, because it was all I had. This is a great recipe. I will put some twists on it the next time I make it. Thanks Denyse.
An absoultely wonderful recipe! Simple to make and tastes great hours later too. Thanks!
This was just OK. As others stated, it was a little too bland. I used eggplant instead of zucchini because that is what I had on hand. Not sure how to make this better without completely changing the recipe.
This was better the second day as leftovers. Not sure what, but I feel like it needed something?
Really tasty, I forgot the add the cheese and it turned out great! Next time I'll use different vegtables. Thanks!
I added shrimp to make it a bit heartier as well as some chopped onion and a dash of hot pepper flakes. I omitted the cheese since I didn't think it went with the shrimp
I made this yesterday with my friends as a test for my boyfriend's surprise party. It turned out amazing! We used half a bag of spaghetti (because that was all we had in stock) and added a bunch of other stuff: 1 box mushrooms, 1 red pepper and put int a full 3 zucchinis (it really depends on size). My friends thought it was a bit watery so they added two tsp of premade tomato sauce, though I think letting it simmer would've sufficed. Overall really good, and the sauce was enough to cover all that pasta...yum!
Great way to mix up typical pasta and sauce. I did change it up based on what i had. I used wild rice instead of pasta because i had it left over from earlier in the week. Otherwise, i kept things the same. I do plan on making this again with pasta like its supposed to be made!
We really liked this recipe. I doubled the recipe, using 5 large roma tomatoes, three small zucchini, and added sliced mushrooms as others suggested. I would have liked a few more veggies for more nutrients, but still really enjoyed. I think adding sliced Vidalia onions to the saute would be great!
This was so good and healthy. I used low fat cheese, added pepper flakes, fresh parsley, onion and mushrooms. Will be making this again.
Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious! Followed the recipe except for the basil, because I did not have any. I will be making this again soon! Wonderful!
We LOVED this (with changes)!! Even my 6 & 1 yr olds loved it! This is what I did: I heated up about 2-3 Tbs of butter and about a Tbs of Olive Oil, sauteed maybe 1/3 of an onion and a tsp and a half of jarred garlic. Then threw in one sliced zucchini for a few minutes. Salt & pepper to taste. Then threw in 2/3 of a sliced red pepper and a small bit of yellow pepper (just used what all I had on hand), cooked for a minute or two. Threw in about 1/3 of an 8 oz. package of sliced mushrooms, shredded 2/3 of another zucchini into it (per other reviews), and poured in a can of Italian Styled stewed tomatoes (undrained). I had leftover rotisserie chicken on hand, so I shredded that into it as well. I then sprinkled a bunch of dried basil into it, maybe 1-2 Tbs or so, then threw in a pile of angel hair spaghetti. I was careful not to put too much pasta in, based on the other reviews. I served it up with shredded mozzarella cheese on top. It was yummy!!! I'm sorry to those of you who hate reviewers who change the recipe, but I think that is what this site is for, to find recipes that fit your own taste and this meal definitely did that!! I love the idea that I could throw in what I want and it will still taste great! I plan to make this in bulk next time so I can freeze a bunch of it for another meal.
This needs salt and freshly ground pepper, and make sure to use plenty of garlic. I also like it with chopped onion and use a combination of mozzarella and parmesan. My family prefers a combination of canned diced tomatoes and fresh so that there's a bit of juice to help keep the pasta moist. Fresh basil is a must. Using 1 summer squash and 1 zucchini adds color. Good recipe!
I thought this was really good. I made a couple of tweaks... I also added some red pepper flakes with the garlic, and then added mushrooms with the zucchini. Instead of mozzarella cheese, I topped with parmesan. This is a very colorful dish and tastes great!
This was very nice. I'll give it 5 stars for ease of preparation, healthfulness, and attractiveness. I like veggies, but don't have fresh ones all that often, so this recipe was a nice improvement on plain old spaghetti. I received 3 lovely tomatoes from the garden of a friend-of-a-friend, and this recipe was just the ticket. I made it exactly as written, and the results reminded me of how nice fresh basil is to have in a dish. One minor note: sometimes dishes taste just as good the next day, or even better (e.g., chili), but I ate this whole thing over two days, and it was definitely not as good when the leftovers were reheated on the second day. But eaten right after it was cooked, it was wonderful.
Very hard to get down, unfortunately. I give it 2 stars though because I may try it again with 3 times as much garlic or something. Definitely needs something else for some flavor.
This was good, but I did the following to make it a little more interesting: 1) added artichoke hearts into the sautee 2) used capers in the final mix 3) threw in cajun seasonings just for kicks. Otherwise it needed a bit of salt and pepper. Overall, this is a great "base" recipe that you can play around with and add things you really like. Will make this again--probably with different ingredients each time!
I changed the recipe a bit, but the results were awesome! I added an onion, a green pepper, and about 1/4 lb of asparagus. I used 12oz of whole wheat noodles and doubled the garlic. I know it says 8oz of pasta will serve four... but my boyfriend, his roommate and I demolished it.
Loved this! This is a great quick and very tasty recipe. I added "Basil Shrimp" found on this site at the last minute. It can't get much quicker for a fantastic dish.
This is an awesome recipe, I loved it - thanks! My sister is a vegan and I find it super-hard to cook for her, but I made this for her and left out the mozzarella and it was just as tasty (although I do use it when I make it for myself). Thanks again, great recipe!
In my opinion, this was bland. It needs something - maybe some chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you're trying to keep it vegetarian friendly) for a sauce? Thanks for the idea though!
My family really enjoyed this dish! I added 1 tsp seasoned salt to the zuccini as I was browning it. The seasoned salt definitely added flavour to the vegetables/sauce, and I will add it again the next time I make this pasta. I also added 1/3 Cup Feta Cheese, which made the pasta taste that much better! I will be making this dish for a long time to come...Yummy!
This was good. A nice way to use up vegies in the garden. I agree with the reviewer who said it needed more vegies. Next time i will add more garlic and maybe some mushrooms. Thanks!
I made this for dinner tonight, wow, it was really good. I increased the pasta and added extra veggies because I wanted leftovers. I used about 1 1/2 cup small pasta shells (what I had on hand). I included one yellow crookneck squash, a little bit of zucchini I had left over, 1/2 an onion, 3 small fresh tomatoes (all diced), some frozen asparagus spears cut into thirds, and 4 big cloves of garlic minced. I sauteed the onion first, then put in the tomatoes so they would cook down some. Then the garlic and the other veggies slowly, waiting a minute or two before adding more. Then a tsp of salt, some fresh ground pepper. I then tasted it and thought it needed just a touch more flavor so I followed another reviewer's advice and added in maybe 3 tblsp italian dressing. Just enough to really kick up the flavor but you can't tell there's italian dressing in it. After stirring in the pasta and the fresh basil, I served it topped with fresh parm/reg cheese. My husband really loved it and I can tell its going to be even better tomorrow. I will definitely make this again, next time I will make even more in my big skillet because DH is eating it up!
A good veggie pasta dish. I did substitute the fresh tomatoes with canned diced tomatoes. And I only had dried basil. We have had it 3 weeks straight. This one is a keeper!
I did not care for this recipe. The zucchini was undercooked; 2 minutes is way not long enough. And 12 leaves of basil is far more than I care to eat. This pasta suffers also from a lack of any kind of seasoning. I knew before it finished cooking that it needed some serious tweaking.
This is a great base recipe! I used zucchini and yellow squash, omitted the tomatoes, and used grated parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella, and it was wonderful!
Loved this very simple dish. The only thing I changed was I put a little parmesan in it before serving. A perfect summer meal, can't wait to make this again.
