Zucchini Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Zucchini Pasta Sauce
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A rich and unique twist on the easiest of all meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini diced
- 8 ounces pasta fettuccine or your choice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 onion chopped, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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