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Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti

A simple pasta dish flavored with lemon zest, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 819 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 oz. dried spaghetti I used whole wheat
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. fresh sage chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan or pecorino romano cheese plus more for serving (optional)
  • 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled (optional)
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Calories 819kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 893mg (37%) Potassium 831mg (24%) 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

% 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.