Pasta with zucchini in a garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread and chilled white wine, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 5 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Fill a medium saucepan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut? garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil until fragrant. Add zucchini and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add pasta and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 320 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium89mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein11g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 82% |
Calcium85mg | 7% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium328mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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