Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 People
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, American
Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
Description
Zucchini with Greek Yogurt Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce showcases spiralized zucchini as a vegetable-based noodle alternative. The noodles are salted and drained to reduce water content and then sautéed until lightly browned, lending a tender yet satisfying bite. The accompanying sauce blends canned roasted red peppers, garlic, and olive oil processed into a smooth puree, then combined with Greek yogurt and seasoned with salt and pepper for a tangy, rich coating. Feta cheese and fresh basil garnishes add salty and herbal notes that complement the creamy sauce. This dish is a fresh, light take on pasta using vegetable noodles and a distinctive, creamy red pepper sauce.
Ingredients
For Noodles:
- 4 zucchini spiralized, medium
- salt
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers drained, sliced, and tightly packed, canned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- basil thinly sliced, fresh
Instructions
- Set a strainer or fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and add zucchini noodles. Cover with a few pinches of salt and toss to coat evenly. Let noodles sit in strainer for 20 to 30 minutes to release moisture. Stir them around a few times while they strain.
- While the noodles strain, make the sauce. Add canned roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a small food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken up.
- When the noodles are ready, remove from strainer and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a pan on high heat, then add zucchini noodles and sauté until they are lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add sauce, and cook until the sauce has warmed through.
- Portion pasta into 2 bowls, then garnish with fresh basil and feta cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 33% |
| Fat | 16.7g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 38.4mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1689mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 934mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% |
| Sugar | 11.9g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 4615IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 39.3mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 337mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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