Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta
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4.9
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta
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Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta, an easy, creamy and delicious pasta recipe, made with light cream cheese. A Healthy, fast vegetarian pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 small to medium sized zucchini diced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley or fresh chopped (2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup water (125 grams)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese light or regular (room temperature) (125 grams)
- 3 cups cooked penne pasta*, approximately 1 3/4 - 2 cups dried (200-275 grams) (400-490 grams)
- 1-2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing
*approximately 1 3/4 - 2 cups dried pasta (200-275 grams)
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Instructions
- In a medium to large sized pan add the olive oil, the chopped zucchini, oregano, salt, parsley and water, cook stirring occasionally until the water has evaporated and the zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
- While the zucchini is cooking, cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water. When the zucchini is done, add the cream cheese and 1/4 ladle full of salted pasta water, mix gently until zucchini and cream cheese are well combined and creamy, immediately add cooked pasta, and gently mix. Serve immediately. Top with chopped fresh parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
63 reviews
Excellent
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