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Summer Squash Lemon Spaghetti
The zucchini and summer squash is my favorite combo with the lemon spaghetti, but tomatoes, steamed beans, or peas would also taste great in this dish. Enjoy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 5 cups assorted zucchini and summer squash
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, optional
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. Drain when the noodles are done cooking and return the noodles to the pot.
- Cut the squash and zucchini into half-moon shapes and measure 5 cups assorted zucchini and summer squash.
- Place ⅓ cup pine nuts, into the pan without any oil over medium heat. Lightly toast by stirring until lightly brown. They will burn easily so watch carefully. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Next, combine the olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until fragrant.
- Add the chopped squash and zucchini to the olive oil mixture. Stir and cook until they are tender.
- Add in ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese and ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the zucchini and squash mixture to the drained spaghetti. Add in 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, and more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Add the toasted pine nuts if using and stir to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.