ZUCCHINI PASTA II

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I whipped this up tonight, trying to use some of the zucchini from our garden. I also threw in some leftover chicken and made a complete meal! Quick and easy!

Provided by njmom

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
1 ounce diced roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in the zucchini, and season with oregano, salt and pepper, and red pepper. Cook 10 minutes, until tender.
Stir the chicken broth into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until heated through. Mix in the chicken, roasted red peppers, and cream cheese, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Serve over the cooked pasta, and top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 739.4 mg, Sugar 3 g