Bowtie Pasta with Zucchini and Mozzarella
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A great way to use zucchini during the harvest season, with
basil and mozzarella as compliments. This can be prepared in about 30 minutes.
Preparation facts
Servings: 4
Yield: 12 cups
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) farfalle, (bowtie shaped pasta), uncooked
4 medium zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 Tbs (15mL) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (40g) basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp (3g) salt, to taste (sea salt if on a corn-free
diet*)
Pepper, to taste
1 cup (115g) shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese*
1/4 cup (30g) Parmesan cheese*
Directions
Cook pasta in boiling water until tender. Drain pasta in a colander but
reserve about 1 cup (240mL) of cooking water.
Slice zucchini lengthwise into slices about 1/4-inch (1cm) thick. Place
several slices on top of each other and cut into little sticks, about 1 1/2 inches (4cm) by
1/4-inch (1cm) each. You should have about 4–6 cups (1–1.4L) of zucchini
“matchsticks”.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch (30cm) nonstick skillet and add garlic and
zucchini pieces. Cook over medium heat until the zucchini pieces are tender and light brown in
color. Add about half of the basil and stir for a minute or two. Add salt and pepper. Pour the
cooked pasta into the skillet and stir so that the juices coat the noodles. If the mixture
seems dry, add some of the reserved cooking water. Finally, add the rest of the basil and the
shredded mozzarella, and stir once more.
Top with Parmesan cheese.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized
salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn. The egg
protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should
eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 493
Calories from Fat 109 (22%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 12g
26%Saturated
Fat 5.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
9%Cholesterol 27mg
23%Sodium 561mg
21%Potassium 742mg
24%Total
Carbohydrate 72g
19%Dietary
Fiber 4.6g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
48%Protein 24g