Linguine with zucchini, grape tomatoes, and creamy lemon-yog

lilieslosinit

Hi all! A friend asked me to share this recipe. It's from the Jillian Michael's Master Your Metabolism Cookbook. I thought it was very tasty. I think mushrooms would make a nice addition too

Ingredients:
8oz whole-wheat linguine
1/2 c nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 c grate Parmesan cheese
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
3 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips 3inches long and 1/4 inch wide
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Cook linguine according to package, but keep 1/4 c of cooking water to thin sauce if necessary.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, Parmesan, lemon zest, and salt and pepper. I also added some fresh lemon juice. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook just until wilted, about 1 min. Use a spoon to push the zucchini aside so a space on the bottom of the pan is clear. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Mix the garlic into the zucchini. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer the zucchini mixture to the yogurt mixture and stir gently to combine. Add the drained linguine and toss gently to combine. Add the reserved pasta cooking water a tablespoon at a time, if necessary, to thin it. Divide among four bowls and serve.

Nutrition info (and it's listed in the database! I just searched linguine with zucchini):
Calories--302.7
Fat--7.2g
Protein--14.4g
Carbs--49g
Sodium--254.7mg

teasdino

Thanks. Sounds really good.
Jac

tikkamasala

ooh-- sounds good! thanks for sharing!

princesstoadstool82

thanks hun is that 300cals per serve ? or the lot ?

lilieslosinit

Ooo sorry! It makes 4 servings.

princesstoadstool82

and whats it mean when it says 1/2 c? like in "1/2 c nonfat plain Greek yogurt" and the parmasan?

lilieslosinit

The c is for cups