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Penne With Zucchini & Parmesan Recipe

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Penne With Zucchini & Parmesan
1 lb Penne or Mostaccioli
-OR other medium pasta
-shape, uncooked
1 lb Medium zucchini
2 tbsp Butter or margarine
1 tbsp Olive or vegetable oil
1 large Clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Hot red pepper flakes
-OR to taste
2/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
-(freshly grated)


Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking,
grate zucchini.

Heat butter and oil together in large skillet until mixture begins to
bubble. Add grated zucchini and cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic and
cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Stir in hot pepper flakes
and 2/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Heat 1 minute more.

When pasta is done, drain well. Toss skillet mixture with pasta. Top
with additional Parmesan, if desired.

Each serving provides: 812 Calories; 30.1 g Protein; 133 g
Carbohydrates; 17.3 g Fat; 28.7 mg Cholesterol; 77.3 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 19%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org)
(Reprinted with permission)
 


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