Fettuccini with Zucchini

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Hot pasta with fresh veggies; the only thing my son would eat when watching his weight during wrestling season. For a "full" meal, add thinly sliced leftover steak or chicken with the tomatoes.

Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 - servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ pound zucchini, julienned

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, zucchini and peppers; saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook over low heat 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender.

  3. Pour vegetables over hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324 Calories
13g Fat
45g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 466mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 452mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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