🥒 Pasta with Zucchini and Parmesan

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Fusilli with zucchini sautéed in garlic oil and grated Parmesan. A light vegetarian dish full of flavor.

⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 2 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 499 calories per serving💪 17 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 6.5 oz (180 g) pasta
  • about 9 oz (250 g), 1 large zucchini
  • about 1/2 cup (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

How to make it, step by step

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water; reserve a cup of the pasta water and drain.
  2. Sauté the thinly sliced zucchini with sliced garlic and oil for 6-7 minutes over medium-high heat.
  3. Toss the pasta with the zucchini and a little of the pasta water.
  4. Serve with plenty of grated Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

499
calories
17 g
protein
71 g
carbs
17 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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