Recipe: Tomatoes and Zucchini - A Match Made in the Garden
By Michelle Fabio
It’s summertime and that means that fresh, delicious tomatoes and zucchini can both be found in abundance in either your own garden or local market.
Here’s a great, easy way to put them together while retaining both of their unique flavors.
Linguine with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Grilled Shrimp
- 1/2 pound fresh medium shrimp, peeled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 pound green zucchini, julienned
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (with juice!)
- linguine
First put on water to boil for the pasta.
In a bowl, mix together shrimp, salt, pepper, and about a tablespoon of oil.
Grill shrimp over high heat for about a minute on each side until they are slightly charred but not chewy.
Heat the rest of the olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and sauté for a minute or two. Add zucchini and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Add tomatoes and their juice and let simmer, adding salt and pepper if needed. Also, if you see that the mix is getting too dry, add a bit of water.
When you like the flavor of the tomatoes, add the shrimp and let everything cook together for a minute or so—again, not too long because you don’t want the shrimp to be overcooked.
In the meantime, boil and drain the pasta when it is al dente and then combine well with sauce.
Note that if you don’t like shrimp, you can just leave it out and still have a great summer meal.
And as we say in
August 8th, 2007 at 4:46 am
Ah, I should also note–add a bit of peperoncino (chile pepper) to give all the flavors a kick!
August 8th, 2007 at 8:34 am
found you over here
at your Tomato Place!
yummy over here,
good for you…
will poke around more here
when i return from my holiday….
will you be here every wednesday?
just wondering…
August 8th, 2007 at 8:53 am
Hello! Thanks for coming over! Right now there are no plans to be over here every Wednesday, but I’m sure I’ll be sharing more tomato recipes as we go
Holiday? Can’t wait for the photos (and tales)!
August 8th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Looks like a great recipe. Came by way of your site bleeding espresso..
August 8th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Hi Janet, please let me know if you try it! Thanks for coming by
August 8th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Hmm…sounds yummy and very “summery”…I’m off pasta temporarily, but this will go in the book of recipes for later.
August 8th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Michelle, I love the garlic here! Looks absolutely fantastic - what a great recipe. Thanks!
August 8th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Karina, hmm, is bread the problem? If so, why not make this as a salad? Do the shrimp and zucchini the same way but then throw in fresh tomatoes. I’d add a little basil, oregano, or parsley and there you go
Thanks for coming by!
August 8th, 2007 at 10:40 am
Figs, I think the garlic really gives it all a nice kick. I always use it my seafood recipes, crushed–I just love it
August 8th, 2007 at 10:42 am
I will cook it this week and I will call it: ESPAGUETI DE SOGNATRICE. Please share more recipes!
August 8th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Hah Jannis, *love* it! I’ve been translated into a language other than Italian–what a great day
August 8th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Great recipe! I love to cook so I’m always looking for new things to try. Can’t wait to make it…although the tomatoes here in Philadelphia are no where near as good as those in Italy!
Oh how I miss those tomatoes!
August 8th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Maria, yes I remember those tomatoes well. Maybe a kind soul in South Philly can help you out?
Thanks for commenting
August 8th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Mmmm, this looks good!
August 8th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Meredith, and so easy too! Thanks for stopping by
August 8th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Sounds wonderful and simple! Just what I like!
August 8th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
YUM! I may get brave this weekend and try this one… I DO so love all the ingredients; I bet they’d be spanking good together!
Scarlett & Viaggiatore
August 8th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Best of luck Scarlett–I *know* you can do it
August 8th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
JennDZ, those are two of my favorite words when it comes to cooking too!
August 9th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Wow, what a great website! I have been on vacation and just got a chance to visit. Lucky for me, I came home from vacation with “TOMATOES”. I am going to make this recipe tonight. Sounds delicious!
August 9th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Glad you found us Sandy–lucky you with all those tomatoes!
August 10th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Dear Sognatrice,
I made your recipe from http://www.tomatocasual.com last night and IT WAS WONDERFUL! It is a very simple dish and perfect for the heat wave that we are experiencing here. (heat index 110) Kraft cheese has a new product of Italian Crumbles, I sprinkled that on top and was in pasta heaven baby! I will make it again in a few days!! Besos Jannis
August 10th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Yeah! Success! Thanks so much for letting us know (and I hope you get some relief from the heat soon!)