Penne with zucchini & parmesan
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Penne or Mostaccioli OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 1 | pounds | Medium zucchini |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive or vegetable oil |
| 1 | large | Clove garlic; minced |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Hot red pepper flakes OR to taste |
| ⅔ | cup | Grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) |
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, grate zucchini.
Heat butter and oil together in large skillet until mixture begins to bubble. Add grated zucchini and cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Stir in hot pepper flakes and ⅔ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Heat 1 minute more.
When pasta is done, drain well. Toss skillet mixture with pasta. Top with additional Parmesan, if desired.
Each serving provides: 812 Calories; 30⅒ g Protein; 133 g Carbohydrates; 17.3 g Fat; 28.7 mg Cholesterol; 77.3 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 19%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)