Zucchini Pasta

What is better than a fresh veggie filled pasta?  This pasta is similar to a veggie toss I have been making since junior high.  The only difference is adding some pasta and chicken :)  It is incredibly flavorful and so simple to make.  Even my pickiest little eater enjoyed this one!  

One reason I love this dish is it works great with what you have on hand.  Throw in some celery if you like or skip the carrots.  Add some green bell pepper or even more chicken.  It is completely up to you, what you have on hand, and what flavors your family likes.  So lets get cooking!

Zucchini Pasta  Adapted from AllRecipes.com

8 oz Whole Wheat Pasta

1 TBS Olive Oil

1/2 cup Onion, chopped

1 TBS Minced Garlic

2 Zucchini, chopped

1 Chicken Breast, cooked and diced

1 can Diced Tomatoes with juice

2 Carrots, diced

1/4 cup Roasted Red Peppers, chopped

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

1 TBS Dried Basil

2 TBS Fat Free Cream Cheese

1/2 tsp Sea Salt

1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

• Prepare pasta according to package directions
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
• Add onion and carrot then cook until tender, about 8 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute
• Add zucchini, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 10 minutes or until zucchini and carrots are tender
• Stir in tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chicken, and cream cheese
• Continue to cook for about 5-10 minutes or until heated through
• Toss with pasta and top with fresh grated parmesan cheese

Below is the nutritional value for a single serving.  This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 183 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 21mg 7%

Sodium 177mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%

Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17%

Sugars 4.4g

Protein 11.8g

Vitamin A 66% • Vitamin C 44% Calcium 4% • Iron 9%

Nutrition Grade A-

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Very high in vitamin A
• Very high in vitamin C

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