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Lemon Bowtie Pasta

This bowtie pasta bowl is packed with meaty zucchini, tart lemon, and salty parmesan.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bowtie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups zucchini cut into ¼” thick half moons
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of very salty water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water. 
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the zucchini. Cook the zucchini for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes. We want a hard sear on the zucchini so make sure not to stir it too much. 
  3. Next add the garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 
  4. Next add the butte??r, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir until the butter has melted. 
  5. Next add ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and stir it into the sauce. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
  6. If the sauce becomes too thin, add another splash of reserved pasta water. 
  7. Serve the pasta with the remaining grated parmesan, fresh chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Enjoy immediately.
  8. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 277mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

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