Pasta with Zucchini and Cheese
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Healthy, because
Even smarter
This pasta is a filling dish that is perfect when you feel low on energy and need a pick-me-up. It has fiber from the pasta and vitamins from the zucchini. Serve this with a salad and it's the perfect meal!
For more protein, add grilled chicken. If you want more fiber, substitute whole wheat pasta, chickpea pasta, or lentil pasta.
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Ingredients
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- Ingredients
- 18 ozs ribbon pasta
- 3 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 Zucchini (cut into ribbons)
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- ⅜ cup white wine
- ½ cup Parmesan (freshly grated)
- 1 bunch Basil
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation steps
1.
Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente, according to the instructions on the packet.
2.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the courgette and garlic with a pinch of salt. Pour in the white wine and leave to reduce for a few minutes.
3.
Drain the pasta. Add to the courgettes and toss. Season with salt and pepper and arrange on warmed plates. Serve with a little grated parmesan and freshly picked basil.
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