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Pasta with Zucchini, Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes

17/11/2023

Pasta with zucchini, shrimp and cherry tomatoes is a light yet flavorful summer dish. Here is a typical recipe for preparing this delicious Mediterranean meal with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

  • 320 g of pasta (e.g., spaghetti or linguine)
  • 200 g of peeled and cleaned shrimp
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 small chili pepper (optional)
  • Dry white wine (a glass, for deglazing)

Preparation

  1. Begin by washing the zucchinis and cutting them into rounds or sticks, according to your preference.
  2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
  3. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with the garlic cloves (whole or minced, as you prefer). Add the chili pepper if you want a spicier flavor.
  4. Once the garlic is golden, add the zucchinis to the pan and let them fry for a few minutes until they start to change color.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt, cover the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes. If necessary, add a little water to prevent the sauté from drying out too much.
  6. In another pan, cook the shrimp with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate.
  7. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water following the package’s time instructions for al dente cooking.
  8. Drain the pasta and save a cup of the cooking water.
  9. Add the shrimp to the zucchini and tomatoes, mix carefully and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Add the pasta to the pan with a bit of the cooking water to combine everything.
  11. Serve the pasta hot, with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil.
  12. Optionally, finish the dish with some grated lemon zest to add freshness.

Curiosity

The dish pasta with zucchini, shrimp and cherry tomatoes is an example of the Mediterranean diet, which is renowned for its health benefits thanks to the use of fresh ingredients, legumes, whole grains, moderate consumption of fish and the rich use of olive oil.

Enjoy your meal!

Pasta with Zucchini, Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes