Amazing Zucchini Pasta Recipe: Quick & Easy!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1poundrotini pasta

  • 5smallzucchini, sliced

  • cupolive oil

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1pinchcrushed red pepper flakes

  • cupchopped fresh parsley

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Fill a medium saucepan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil until fragrant. Add zucchini and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Add pasta and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
12%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
89mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
11g
21%
Vitamin C
16mg
18%
Calcium
85mg
7%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
328mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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