Zucchini is a vegetable packed with essential protein and fiber, and what better way to sneak it into your diet than through a delicious pasta? This simple Zucchini Pasta recipe, calls for a few basic ingredients and cooks in under 20 minutes. Healthy and quick? You couldn’t ask for a better dinner dish! Check out these easy instructions on how to make one of our favorite new recipes.
How To Make Healthy Zucchini Noodles
Indulge in these Healthy Zucchini Noodles made with fresh basil, fragrant garlic clove, seasoned with salt and pepper. The sauteed zucchini is tender to bite and this simple dish is the perfect dose of a nutritious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 1 lb zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 5 basil leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
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Bring a large pot to boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Thinly slice the zucchini by hand while waiting for the pasta to fully cook.
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In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Saute the zucchini for 10 minutes.
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Toss the cooked pasta into the pan together with the basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Saute until well-combined.
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Top it off with parmesan cheese and indulge in this delicious Healthy Zucchini Noodles.
Nutrition
- Calcium: 190mg
- Calories: 521kcal
- Carbohydrates: 89g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 560mg
- Protein: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 351IU
- Vitamin C: 21mg
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