Penne with Zucchini and Parmesan

 Penne with Zucchini and Parmesan
 
 
1 lb    Penne, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked  
1 lb    medium zucchini  
2 Tbs    butter or margarine  
1 Tbs    olive or vegetable oil  
1   large clove garlic, minced  
1/4 tsp    hot red pepper flakes or to taste  
2/3 cup    freshly grated Parmesan cheese  
  Grated Parmesan cheese to taste  
 
1 Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, grate zucchini.
2 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.
3 When pasta is done, drain well. Toss skillet mixture with pasta. Top with additional Parmesan, if desired.
 
Servings: 4
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   812.00  
Calories From Fat (19%)   154.33  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 17.00g   26%  
Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%  
Sodium 77.00mg   3%  
Carbohydrates 133.00g   44%  
Net Carbohydrates 133.00g      
Protein 30.00g   60%  
 
 Recipe Type
Main Dish, Pasta, Vegetarian
 
 
     
Source: Living Cookbook from Radium Technologies, Inc.




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