Zucchini Pasta
Source of Recipe
Shared by Tina
Recipe Introduction
Protein: 20.7g Fat 36.8g Carb. 11g per serving
Hints: We doubled the recipe -- we were hungry, and between the two, ate about
3/4 of it. When peeling the zucchini, we peeled most of it, and
then, when it got too small, cut the rest into thin ribbons. I didn't have
fresh basil, so we used the dried.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 682 Calories; 56g Fat (72.4% calories
from fat); 30g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber;
102mg Cholesterol; 1222mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean
Meat; 3 Vegetable; 9 Fat.
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List of Ingredients
4 small zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic -- pressed
1 can diced tomatoes -- (14 1/2 oz) preferably Muir Glen
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 pound Italian sausage -- cooked - cut up
salt and pepper
several leaves of fresh basil - torn
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
Slice the unpeeled zucchini into ribbons, using a veggie peeler and turning
the squash as you go. Put 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan over
medium heat, when it's warm, add the pressed garlic. Saute briefly, then add
the tomatoes and oregano. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for a few
minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a ide skillet,
when it's hot, add the zucchini. Stir for several minutes until
soft and the edges are clear. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix
in the sauce. Add the sausage and stir well. Stir in the basil and
transfer to a serving ish. Scatter the Parmesan cheese on top.
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