Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1 Recipe

A quick, healthy, and unbelievably flavorful spaghetti recipe ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner when you're short on time but craving deliciousness. This vibrant dish features sweet burst cherry tomatoes and tender zucchini, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and a hint of garlic.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 723.8 kcal
Protein 46g
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Ingredients for Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1

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How to Make Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and diced zucchini to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes start to burst and release their juices.
  5. Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the tomato and zucchini mixture. Toss to combine.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  8. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

12g

Carbs

40g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1?

Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1 takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1?

Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1 has approximately 723.8 calories per serving, with about 46 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1?

The key ingredients for Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes For 1 are Spaghetti, Olive Oil, Garlic, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.

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