Mushroom and Zucchini Pasta
This Mushroom and Zucchini Pasta is a simple dish with absolutely amazing flavor and is a great way to get some veggies into your diet.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large nonstick pan
Ingredients
Pasta Base
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- 2 medium zucchini shredded and moisture pressed out
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms chopped, button also work
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Set a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic. When the garlic starts to sizzle in the oil, add the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper to taste and the red pepper flakes; sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for 4 more minutes.
- Add hot, drained pasta to the pan. Toss spaghetti with the zucchini and mushroom mixture.
- Add the Parmesan and mix to combine. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your meal and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
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