Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta

This Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that celebrates the freshness of summer produce. Golden zucchini adds a beautiful color to the pasta while sweet corn and fragrant basil infuse it with delightful flavors. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch.

Ingredients:

• 200g pasta
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• 2 golden zucchinis, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
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• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional
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Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Mix in the garlic and cook until it smells good

Slice the zucchini and add it to the pan

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it's soft

Add chopped basil leaves and sweet corn kernels and mix well

Add two to three more minutes and cook until everything is hot

Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the rest of the ingredients until everything is well mixed

Add pepper and salt to taste

If you want, you can serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top