Garlic Lover’s Fettuccine With Olive Oil, Garlic and Zucchini

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Garlic Lover's Fettuccine With Olive Oil, Garlic and Zucchini
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb zucchini , cut in 2-inch julienne strips
1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic , finely minced ( up to 3 teaspoons or 10-15 ml per recipe , I usually double what a recipe says )
3/4 lb whole wheat fettuccine or 3/4 lb fettuccine ( 350 g )
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated ( up to 1 cup or 120-250 ml or to taste )
3 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
fresh basil , chopped ( optional )
fresh sage leaf , chopped ( optional )
fresh thyme leave , chopped ( optional )
fresh marjoram , chopped ( optional )
salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste
parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
505
Sugar
4g
Fat
26g
Garlic Lover's Fettuccine With Olive Oil, Garlic and Zucchini is a simple and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The dish is made with fresh zucchini, garlic, and olive oil, which come together to create a delicious and savory sauce that coats the fettuccine. This pasta dish is perfect for vegetarians and can be easily customized to add other vegetables or proteins such as chicken or shrimp. This dish is a must-try for garlic lovers!

Instructions

1.Cook fettuccine according to package directions, drain.
2.While fettuccine is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3.Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, but not brown.
4.Add zucchini and sauté until it starts to turn golden at the edges.
5.Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
6.Toss drained fettuccine with the zucchini mixture, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
7.Serve hot, with additional parmesan cheese on top if desired.

PROS

This pasta is simple and quick to prepare, and has a delicious garlic flavor.

It is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden or farmer’s market, and is vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

The pasta is high in carbohydrates and can be calorie-dense, especially if you add too much cheese or oil.

It may not be suitable for those who are gluten-free or on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and may help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium.

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