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Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini

4.96 from 123 votes

I love this quick, summer pasta dish made with homemade Cavatelli pasta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, corn and marinara.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cavatelli
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 ears corn (kernels cut from the cob)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1 1/2 cups diced zucchini ((6 1/2 oz) )
2 cloves garlic (sliced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper (to taste)
3/4 cup homemade marinara sauce
6 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano (plus more for serving)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and garlic, and cook until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 3 minutes, until the tomatoes soften.
Add the corn and zucchini and cook until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the marinara, season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, cook the cavatelli according to package directions, reserving some of the water before draining, then toss with the marinara and vegetables.
Add the grated cheese, remaining teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste and cook 1 minute, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed.
Serve right away with fresh basil and additional grated cheese if desired.

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Notes

If you're trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan, as vegetarian options.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.3cups, Calories: 297.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 59.5g, Protein: 10.5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 7.5mg, Sodium: 184mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g

- WW Points: 7

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