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Fettuccine with Zucchini and Onions

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 529 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini 2 cut in half and cut into matchsticks zucchini
  • 1 yellow onion 1 small peeled and thinly sliced yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound pasta 1 pound fettuccine pasta

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté the onion with the butter and olive oil. When translucent add the zucchini and continue cooking until slightly tender, 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
  3. Drain the pasta, reserve ½ cup of cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the onions and zucchini, add some of the reserved cooking water to insure the pasta is nicely moist
  4. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil in a cookie sheet and add the pasta in the center of the aluminum foil. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil and seal the edges well together.
  5. Place in the hot oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, open the foil – be careful quite hot - and place the content in a large pasta serving plate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 370IU (7%) Vitamin C 19.6mg (22%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 548mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 370IU 7%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.