bow-tie-pasta-with-zucchini-sauce
  • Prep Time:10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 2/3 cup

  • Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat bow tie pasta
1 small clove garlic
2 medium zucchini (10 ounces by weight, about 2/3 of a pound)
1 Tablespoon canola oil
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch ground black pepper

Steps

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Prepare zucchini sauce while pasta cooks.
  2. Peel and mince garlic.
  3. Rinse and grate zucchini. Measure 2 cups grated zucchini.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and minced garlic. Cook until mixture softens and zucchini yields some liquid, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.
  6. Add 1-2 teaspoons cooking liquid to zucchini mixture. Add drained pasta. Stir, coating pasta evenly with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed.
  7. Transfer pasta to large bowl for serving. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2/3 cup (94g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 312mg 6%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin C: 13% Daily Value

*Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®

UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program Website. Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce. Recipe source: *Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®. Available at familynutritionprogram.org. Access date: 09-05-2024.