Spaghetti with zucchini, squash and onion

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 med. onion chopped2 c. chopped zucchini (eyeball it!)2 c. chopped summer squash (eye ball it!)1 clove of garlic finely chopped1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil10 basil leaves (or a rough palm full of dried herbs)pinch of black peppersalt to taste1/2c. Parmesan cheese1 box of whole wheat spaghetti
Directions
Bring water to boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions or your taste preference.

Meanwhile, add olive oil to a skillet and bring to medium heat. Saute onion over medium heat for 6 minutes. Onion will get translucent and slightly brown.
Add garlic to pan with onions and saute for 2 minutes.
Add yellow squash and zucchini and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
Stir in basil, pepper and salt.

Drain pasta and return to pasta pot. Toss squash and onion sauce with pasta and add Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6-8

Great with a spinach salad!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALWENDYJOHNSON.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 341.4
  • Total Fat: 15.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
  • Sodium: 162.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
  • Protein: 11.9 g

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