Italian Flag Zucchini Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Flag Zucchini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, diced and undrained; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 450 g penne pasta; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 small zucchini, unpeeled and shredded; salt and pepper; ½ cup pitted black olives (optional); ½ cup feta cheese, diced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, diced and undrained
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
450 g penne pasta
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 small zucchini, unpeeled and shredded
salt and pepper
½ cup pitted black olives (optional)
½ cup feta cheese, diced (optional)

1
In large bowl, mix the undrained tomatoes, oil, parsley, basil, salt and garlic.
2
Let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
3
Cook pasta and drain but do not rinse.
4
While pasta is still warm, toss in mozzarella cheese and it will partially melt.
5
Add zucchini and tomato mixture and stir gently.
6
Add feta cheese and black olives, if using.
7
Salt and pepper to taste.
8
Refrigerate at least 3 hours to chill and allow flavours to blend.

860

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, diced and undrained, ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon basil, and more.

Yes, Italian Flag Zucchini Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Italian Flag Zucchini Pasta Salad

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