Zucchini Mushroom Pasta with Pesto and Parmesan Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Zucchini Mushroom Pasta featuring sautéed baby bella mushrooms, fresh zucchini, and a vibrant pesto sauce tossed with perfectly cooked tagliatelle. This vegetarian dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, garnished with optional parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 7 oz. Tagliatelle Pasta
- 1 tbsp. Salt (for boiling water)
Vegetables and Sauce
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 Onion, sliced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp. Pesto
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
- Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and cook the tagliatelle pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Sauté Vegetables: When the pasta is halfway cooked, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add minced garlic, sliced onions, baby bella mushrooms, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir occasionally and sauté for about three minutes until the vegetables soften and start to brown.
- Season and Add Pesto: Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the sautéed vegetables. Add the pesto sauce and chopped parsley, stirring well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Using tongs, transfer the partially cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the vegetable pesto mixture. Stir everything together to ensure the pasta is fully coated with the sauce and cook for another minute or two until the pasta finishes cooking.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and, if desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top as a garnish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If the pasta seems dry, add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water or vegetable broth to loosen the sauce and enhance moisture.
- Spaghetti and linguine pasta can be used as alternatives and will deliver similar taste and texture results.
Keywords: Zucchini Mushroom Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Tagliatelle, Italian Dinner, Easy Pasta Recipe
