Lemon Zucchini Pasta

Name: Lemon Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bowtie pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups zucchini; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ lemon; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; fresh parsley; toasted pine nuts

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
603 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lemon Zucchini Pasta

Angela Baker

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This lemon zucchini pasta has adorable bowtie noodles and sweet zucchini, mixed with earthy garlic and fresh lemon for the perfect summertime supper!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound bowtie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups zucchini cut into ¼ inch 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 minced, for topping
toasted pine nuts for topping

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Instructions

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.
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.
Next add the garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
Next add the butter, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir until the butter has melted.
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.
If the sauce becomes too thin, add another splash of reserved pasta water.
Serve the pasta with the remaining grated parmesan, fresh chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Enjoy immediately.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 508IU (10%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	603kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	90g	30%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	26mg	9%
Sodium	280mg	12%
Potassium	472mg	10%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	508IU	10%
Vitamin C	20mg	22%
Calcium	155mg	16%
Iron	2mg	11%