Zucchini Pasta Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 zucchini, chopped into tiny pieces
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8 oz pasta, boiled in salty water
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3 tablespoons butter—split into two amounts
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Juice and grated peel from 1 lemon
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4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
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¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (depending on preference for spice)
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Salt, ½ teaspoon plus extra if needed
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Ground black pepper, sprinkle as needed
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⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional add-on)
# Instructions:
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Follow the package directions to cook the pasta. For toasted pine nuts, warm them up in a small pan on low to medium heat. Stir often until they just turn golden, then move away from heat.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini and add some salt. Cook for around 3-4 minutes or until the texture softens up.
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Drop the rest of the butter into the pan. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for a quick minute. Pour in the lemon juice, add the zest, red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Stir until blended evenly.
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Put the cooked pasta into the pan and toss until it’s all mixed together. Layer on the parmesan cheese and toasted nuts (if using). Dish into bowls and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Serving calorie estimates are approximate.