PastaWeeknight Comfort

Zucchini Rotini Skillet

A fresh rotini pasta with sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pesto, arugula, and optional hicken or feta.

This pesto zucchini pasta salad is fresh, hearty, and packed with vibrant flavor. It
combines tender pasta, sauteed zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and peppery arugula
for a balanced meal that works for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

10 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
2
servings
Easy
Difficulty

Pesto Zucchini Pasta is a fresh and flavorful rotini dish made with sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pesto, and peppery arugula. It’s light but still satisfying, making it a great option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The zucchini adds a tender bite, while the pesto gives every piece of pasta a rich, herby flavor. You can also add chicken or feta to make it more filling.

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, sliced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 to 3 tablespoons pesto

1 cup arugula

1/2 cup cooked chicken or feta cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Quick Tips

Allow the pasta to cool slightly before adding pesto to keep the sauce vibrant.

Add arugula at the end for freshness.

Why You’ll Love This Pesto Pasta Salad

The combination of warm zucchini and cool pesto-coated pasta creates the perfect texture contrast.
Adding chicken or feta makes it even more satisfying and protein-packed.

How To Make Pesto Zucchini Pasta Salad

1

Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool slightly.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté zucchini until tender and lightly golden.

3

Toss the pasta with pesto until evenly coated. Add zucchini, tomatoes, and arugula, then mix well.

4

Top with chicken or feta before serving.

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and broccoli pasta proves you don't have to give up comfort food to eat more
balanced meals. With Fiber Gourmet Light Rotini, you can enjoy a rich,
satisfying dish that delivers on flavor while keeping things lighter and higher
in fiber.

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