Today there is an excuse to twirl your fork through a big bowl of pasta…why it’s National Pasta Day! My recipe for Zucchini Spaghetti is the perfect meal to acknowledge this day dedicated to the good carb.
No matter what shape, size or sauce you top it with, pasta is a universal favorite. It seems every culture incorporates some form of this most versatile food in their cooking. In fact, research shows that folks have been eating pasta since 5,000 B.C or earlier!
Adding fresh vegetables to pasta makes for an easy, one-dish meal your family will be pleased to eat. Today, pastas made from legumes and veggies abounds. So whenever possible, try replacing your traditional penne, tortellini or rotini with these modern varieties to give your meal an added health boost. Did you know pasta is the Italian word for dough?
Don’t forget, October 25th is World Pasta Day, so keep this quick & easy recipe handy for another opportunity to enjoy Zucchini Spaghetti. Everyone will love this please-all meal, even those with sensitive stomachs who require special food needs.
Zucchini Spaghetti
Notes
I suggest using pasta infused with vegetables for this recipe because it works deliciously, plus it is a great way to sneak in an extra serving of veggies into your family’s dinner. You can also use traditional pasta, if preferred.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 zucchini squash, peeled &
- sliced
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 12 oz. package veggie-
- infused spaghetti
- Grated Romano cheese
Instructions
- In large skillet, heat oil. Add zucchini to hot oil; sprinkle next 4 ingredients over zucchini. Using a spatula, mix zucchini often to cook evenly. Cook until zucchini reaches desired tenderness.
- Meanwhile, boil spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Divide spaghetti amongst serving plates. Distribute cooked zucchini with oil evenly over spaghetti. Top with Romano cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Spaghetti
Serves: Serves 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 411 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 22 g | 33.8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 1171 mg | 48.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars 8 g | ||
| Protein 19 g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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