ZUCCHINI PASTA

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Pasta with zucchini in a garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread and a chilled white wine, if desired.

Provided by ELLENC

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rotini pasta
5 small zucchini, sliced
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
  • Fill a medium sauce pan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes or until tender.
  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and hot pepper flakes. Add drained zucchini and parsley, then mix all together and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Toss with pasta; then add cheese and salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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