Zippy Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta. "We like the extra zest from crushed red pepper flakes," says Kathleen Timberlake of Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

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Zippy Zucchini Pasta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 3 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
  • 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 412 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Zippy Zucchini Pasta in Quick Cooking July/August 2001, p11

Tip

Storing Pasta

I store all my pastas in canning jars rather than the opened boxes. The pasta stays fresher, and the jars stack nicely, too, conserving pantry space. When I’m preparing my grocery list, I can see what I need at a glance. —Laurie S., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by ptribe

Very easy to make & I used linguine since that is all I had on hand. A good way to use up zucchini!!


Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by apbridgers

This dish was very easy to make and had a great taste! Next time I make it I may add some chicken to it!

 
 
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