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Zucchini and Squash Pasta

Zucchini and Squash Orecchiette

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz orecchiette pasta
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 medium zucchini diced into cubes
  • 1 medium yellow squash diced into cubes
  • 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 5 basil leaves chopped
  • 1 cup  grated vegan parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package. ( Set aside one cup of pasta water )
  • Drizzle drained pasta with olive oil and set the pasta aside.
  • In an medium non-stick skillet, add 2 tablespoons of vegan butter and olive oil.
  • Next, add the minced garlic and onion
  • Once the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, add the zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper.  Stir well.
  • Once the veggies begin to soften and brown, deglaze the pan with the white wine and lemon juice.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes, and then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together.
  • Add the vegan parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, and the reserved pasta water. Gently toss until the parmesan cheese and butter are melted.
  • Top with fresh basil. Extra shaved vegan parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.