Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
819 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti
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A simple pasta dish flavored with lemon zest, garlic, and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
- 7 oz. spaghetti I used whole wheat, dried
- 3 tbsp. olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise, medium
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp. sage chopped, fresh
- 1 ½ tsp. rosemary chopped, fresh
- 2 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving (optional, or pecorino romano, grated
- 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled (optional)
- lemon zest of ½
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- First cook the spaghetti (check the package for specific instructions) by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil, adding a couple of large pinches of sea salt and then the spaghetti; it should take about 8-10 minutes to cook. Stir every so often so the strands of pasta don't stick together. When the pasta is just cooked (al dente), drain it in a colander, drizzle with a little olive oil and then mix to lightly coat the pasta and prevent the strands from sticking together. Set it aside.
- You can use the same saucepan to make the sauce. Pour in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat, then add the zucchini and sauté for 4-5 minutes, before adding the garlic and herbs and mixing well. Sauté for a couple more minutes, to allow all the flavors to come together and the zucchini to cook through.
- Return the cooked spaghetti to the pan and heat through, then mix in the cheese and lemon zest, and season with a little sea salt (you may not need much since the feta cheese is salty) and a good grind of black pepper. Serve, with a little more grated cheese sprinkled over, if you wish.
Notes
- Reprinted with permission from Sterling Publishing. Although the book says this recipe serves 2, we got 4 servings out of it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
819kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
893mg
(37%)
Potassium
831mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
537mg
(54%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 819 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 819kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 537mg | 54% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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