Zucchini Linguine is a quick and easy stovetop meal that the whole family will love. You'll love how quickly it comes together, and you can even use the same pot for cooking the linguine and preparing the rest of the dish.

Zucchini Linguine is perfect for using zucchini during harvest time, and it freezes well too. If you have an abundance of zucchini, be sure to try my other freezer zucchini recipes: Freezer Zucchini Quiche, Zucchini Lasagna, and Tomato Zucchini Soup.

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What you need to make Zucchini Linguine
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What you need to make Zucchini Linguine

Ingredients for zucchini linguine in prep bowls.

linguine
zucchini
seasoned diced tomatoes
red onion
vegetable oil
garlic
salt
pepper
Italian seasoning
Parmesan cheese for garnish, if deesired

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Zucchini Linguine

Cooked linguine in a bowl with a bowl of sliced zucchini nearby.

Cook linguini as directed on package, then toss with vegetable oil.

Sliced red onion sautéing in a skillet surrounded by dishes of sliced zucchini, cooked linguine, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and diced canned tomatoes.

Sauté red onion.

Sliced zucchini and red onion sautéing in a skillet surrounded by dishes of cooked linguine, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and diced canned tomatoes.

Add zucchini and sauté until soft.

Sautéed sliced zucchini and red onion in a skillet with minced garlic, diced canned tomatoes, and Italian seasoning surrounded by dishes of cooked linguine and pepper.

Add remaining ingredients and heat through.

Hot cooked linguine added to a skillet with canned diced tomatoes, sautéd red onion and zucchini, garlic, and herbs.

Add linguine and gently toss.

Cooked zucchini linguine consisting of linguine with tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, onion, and herbs in a skillet.

Serve immediately.

Linguine with tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, onion, and herbs on a plate with skillet of remaining zucchini linguine recipe.

Storage & freezer instructions

Zucchini Linguine can be eaten hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and either eat cold or reheat in the microwave or over low heat in a skillet.

Zucchini Linguine sauce keeps in the freezer for 6-9 months. To freeze, prepare just the sauce and place in a freezer container without linguine and label as follows:

Zucchini LInguine Date____________________

Zucchini Linguine - Thaw and heat, then toss with 8 ounces of hot, cooked linguine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese when serving if desired.

Recipe

Zucchini Linguine

5 from 1 vote

Zucchini Linguine is a quick and easy stovetop meal that the whole family will love. You’ll love how quickly it comes together, and you can even use the same pot for cooking the linguine and preparing the rest of the dish.

Mary Ann

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 307

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, for pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil, for zucchini
½ red onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 large zucchini
14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic & oregano
2 garlic cloves, to make about 2 teaspoons minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces linguine
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

Cook 8 ounces linguine as directed on package.
Toss cooked, drained pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
Halve and slice 1 large zucchini.
Mince 2 garlic cloves.
Slice ½ red onion.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in prepared zucchini and cook until zucchini begins to soften.
Add 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic & oregano, slightly drained. Add minced garlic and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and heat through.
Toss in cooked linguine. Serve warm or cold.
If desired, garnish with Parmesan cheese when serving.

Notes

Zucchini Linguine keeps in the freezer for 6-9 months. To freeze, prepare the sauce and place in a freezer container labeled "Zucchini Linguine - Thaw and heat, then toss with 8 ounces of hot, cooked linguine."

Recipe credit: Thanks to Amy O., who won first place with this recipe in a recipe contest that we ran years ago. Zucchini Linguine was a favorite of the judges for both taste and ease of preparation.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 307 calCarbohydrates: 50 gProtein: 9 gFat: 8 gSodium: 155 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 6 g

Thanks to Amy O., who won first place with this recipe in a recipe contest that we ran years ago. Zucchini Linguine was a favorite of the judges for both taste and ease of preparation.