Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Name: Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini; 8 ounces uncooked pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
374 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Dominic Harrison

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A rich and unique twist on the easiest of all meals.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound zucchini diced
8 ounces uncooked pasta fettuccine or your choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
1/2 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, chop the zucchini and prep your other ingredients.
Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the remaining butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the pan. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and toss with the drained pasta (add a splash of pasta water if needed). Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 478mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	374kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	26mg	9%
Sodium	395mg	16%
Potassium	478mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	577IU	12%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	152mg	15%
Iron	1mg	6%