Linguine Meets Zucchini Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4 servings
🥗 Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Description:
I came up with this last night when I needed a quick side dish for our pork chop dinner. It’s incredibly fast to prepare and very tasty, the kids loved it! Next time, I think I’ll add some diced, grilled chicken and make it a meal in one!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook linguine in rapidly boiling water until tender, drain and return to pan to keep warm. |
| 2 | While pasta is cooking, heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until butter is foaming; add garlic and cook for 1 minute; add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes or until softened. |
| 3 | Add zucchini sauce to pasta; add Parmesan cheese and toss well. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 308.5
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 22.6mg
- Sodium: 176.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.1g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 11.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Customization: Feel free to add grilled chicken or other proteins to make it a complete meal.
- Variations: Try adding some cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Storage: This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
