Zucchini Pasta

ChubbyBunny

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked linguine
4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
4 teaspoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cook linguine according to package directions. In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry.

In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; add to zucchini mixture and toss to coat.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
One serving: 3/4 cup
Calories: 219
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 395 mg
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g

*** I HAVE to mince my garlic...I do not love a big ol' hunk of garlic.

ChubbyBunny

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked linguine
4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
4 teaspoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cook linguine according to package directions. In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry.

In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; add to zucchini mixture and toss to coat.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
One serving: 3/4 cup
Calories: 219
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 395 mg
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g

*** I HAVE to mince my garlic...I do not love a big ol' hunk of garlic.

heather0mc

double yum!

Tiddle

I zucchini, I put it in just about everything I cook! Will definitely try this!!

aprilvet

Looks fabulous!! I have a similar recipe, but this one's much more healthy!!:happy: