Quick Vegetarian Pasta with Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Quick Vegetarian Pasta with Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 ⅓ cups yellow squash

cubed

2 ⅓ cups zucchini

cubed

salt to taste

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

or as needed

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter in the oven to warm.

Step 2

Place yellow squash and zucchini in a colander in the sink season with salt and allow to drain.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to the warm serving platter.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook yellow squash and zucchini until softened and lightly brown on all sides 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and parsley and season with pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add to spaghetti on the platter and sprinkle with 1/2 the Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutritional Information

Quick Vegetarian Pasta with Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 417.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.9g 38%

Carbohydrates: 50g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 16.1g 25%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 30.9mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1646.4IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 39.1mg 65%

Folate: 196.1mcg 49%

Calcium: 379.6mg 38%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 78.5mg 28%

Potassium: 593mg 17%

Sodium: 416.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 69%

Calories From Fat: 144.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.