Zucchini Pasta

18 Reviews

“Pasta with zucchini in a garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread and a chilled white wine, if desired.” - by ELLENC

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
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
320 cal
16%

Fat
11.9 g
18%

Carbs
44.7 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CHEF DAVE

Jun. 27, 2003

"if you boil zuchini for 10 minutes you'll have nthing to serve!!!..." See more"

gapch1026

Jun. 20, 2008

"I'm going to give this a "5" for taste but I can't imagine boiling zucchini for 10 minutes. I sauteed the zucchini along with onion and the seasonings as called for in the recipe. Cook the pasta al ..." See moredente and then add it with some of the pasta cooking water and let the entire mixture simmer to blend the flavors. This would also make a delicious vegetable side dish without the pasta..."