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Whole Grain Rotini with Zucchini and Parmigiano Cheese

Affordable Quick & Easy Traditional Cheese Main Course Dinner Vegetarian

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner option? This classic pasta dish is just that.

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, chopped

4 small zucchinis, diced

2 cups cherry tomatoes

1 box whole grain rotini

4 leaves fresh basil, cut into strips

1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
Season zucchini with sea salt. Add zucchini to the skillet and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
Add cherry tomatoes and saute until skins are slightly blistered and the tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta, add to the skillet, and toss with basil and cheese.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Barilla.

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