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Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta

Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta,  an easy, creamy and delicious pasta recipe, made with light cream cheese. A Healthy, fast vegetarian pasta dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.