Creamy Linguine with Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pounds coarsely shredded zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo pasta sauce
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

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Directions

Cook pasta following package directions. Drain; keep warm. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, about 30 seconds or until lightly browned.
Increase heat to high. Stir in zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes or until tender. Add cheese and Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo pasta sauce; heat through. Transfer to large bowl; toss with pasta. If desired, garnish with basil.

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lakelady

Aug. 25, 2012

"This is very good and fairly quick. I don't use the Cheddar cheese though. Cook the pasta, drain and set aside. Chop the garlic and slice the zucchini. Saute just until slightly tender but still ha..." See mores a little crunch. Add the sauce and a toss to heat through. Toss in a handful of chopped fresh basil and a grind or two of fresh black pepper. Serve over pasta."

Panther Girl

Aug. 25, 2012

"I made this today for lunch and my husband and I both really liked it. I think it could be modified to be even better though, depending on your tastes. I would add onions, mushrooms, and diced tomat..." See moreoes. We also made this using an alfredo sauce recipe from this website as well that was delicious. I don't typically like store bought alfredo sauce, so I don't buy it. Otherwise, I made the recipe exactly as stated. Some other things I would change is drain the zucchini before adding to the garlic and oil mixture. Just small changes that would enhance this recipe, but really it is good as is."

msouleusa

Aug. 25, 2012

"This is great, I only changed one thing I added more garlic because we love that stuff. Wonderful recipe and so quick and easy. I made a double batch and served it to my neighbors while watching the N..." See moreYG/Chicago game, they all loved it. With a nice glass of your favorite wine, wonderful."

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