Farfalle with Zucchini

🛒 Ingredients

• Farfalle pasta 80 g · 280 kcal
• Zucchini 150 g · 26 kcal
• Garlic 5 g · 8 kcal
• Olive oil 14 g · 126 kcal
• Fresh parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Parmesan cheese 10 g · 40 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
3. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly golden.
4. Add the drained farfalle to the skillet with the zucchini, along with a splash of reserved pasta water and chopped fresh parsley.
5. Toss everything together to combine, allowing the sauce to emulsify. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.