ZUCCHINI PASTA II

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I whipped this up tonight, trying to use some of the zucchini from our garden. I also threw in some leftover chicken and made a complete meal! Quick and easy!

Provided by njmom

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
1 ounce diced roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in the zucchini, and season with oregano, salt and pepper, and red pepper. Cook 10 minutes, until tender.
  • Stir the chicken broth into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until heated through. Mix in the chicken, roasted red peppers, and cream cheese, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Serve over the cooked pasta, and top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 739.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

Kathy Valentin
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This zucchini pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini noodles are a fun and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. My kids love it!


Cheyech Scolastica
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I'm a huge fan of zucchini pasta, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The zucchini noodles are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Abdulwahab Lateefah
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This recipe was a disaster. The zucchini noodles were mushy and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right.


Sumani Hamza
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This zucchini pasta is a delicious and healthy meal. The zucchini noodles are a great alternative to traditional pasta, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nhlanhla Malinga
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. The zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


yt smrekca
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this pasta was surprisingly good. The zucchini noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asael Ravenelle
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This is my new favorite zucchini pasta recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy sauce and the al dente zucchini noodles.


Nazar Nazar
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I made this zucchini pasta last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The zucchini noodles were a great way to get some extra veggies into their diets.


Nahid Ahmed24
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This recipe was a total fail. The zucchini noodles were mushy and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right.


Dipak Rawat
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Yum! This zucchini pasta was delicious. The zucchini noodles were a great substitute for traditional pasta, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Adjekota
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This zucchini pasta is a game-changer! It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your veggies in. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini noodles are the perfect texture.


Bayanda Bathe
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I was skeptical about zucchini pasta, but this recipe proved me wrong. The zucchini noodles were surprisingly delicious, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Joshua Bernabe
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This zucchini pasta was an absolute hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the zucchini noodles were a healthy alternative to traditional pasta. Everyone went back for seconds, and I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular