Zucchini parmesan Spaghetti

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 cups cooked spaghetti2 tbsp Olive Oil1 small onion, chopped2 large cloves garlic, minced or crushed2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick, then into halfs for medium zucchinis or quarters for large zucchinis1 large tomato, chopped1/4 cup parmesan cheese +3 tbsp for topping (optional)1 tbsp dried red chilis (optional)1 tsp oreganosalt & pepper
Directions
-Cook pasta according to package directions
-meanwhile, heat oil on medium heat in a large frying pan
-add onions and zucchini and cook for 2 minutes
-add garlic and continue cooking until zucchini has reached desired tenderness
-when zucchini and onions are almost done, add the chilis (optional), oregano and salt and pepper to taste
-add tomatos and stir
-remove from heat and add 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and stir
-toss with cooked spaghetti
-add extra parmesan on top if desired

Serves 4

I like to serve this with a side soup or salad (spinach-mushroom goes well) and a small slice of italian bread (those calories are not included in this recipe)



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IGNORETHEJEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 340.1
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.0 mg
  • Sodium: 490.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 12.3 g

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