Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic and Lemon
Easy pasta dish made with summer veggies and simple seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 small zucchini (grated)
- 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (about 1/2 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- pinch crushed red pepper
- 16 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, sprinkle lightly with salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Before adding the zucchini, press with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, add the 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Push the zucchini aside and add a small drizzle of oil in the middle of the pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook for about 1 minute, then mix the garlic into the rest of the mixture and cook until zucchini is soft. Add the lemon juice and pinch of red pepper. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Serve over pasta. Serve with extra parmesan and lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/endless-summer-pasta/