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CREAMY LINGUINI WITH CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI AND RED BELL PEPPER



Creamy Linguini With Chicken, Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper image

A tasty pasta dish with a lightened up cream sauce and filling ingredients. I originally got this recipe from Recipe4Living and it was considered a budget dish. I've changed it up a few times to make it to our liking and included chicken and peppers. I have also changed the creamy sauce recipe to make it lighter then the original. Not hard to do, but definitely helps in reducing calories!

Provided by zello81

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 zucchini, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons parsley
12 ounces linguine, cooked
1/2 lb chicken, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced zucchini, diced red pepper and minced garlic to hot oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, turning occasionally, until zucchini and red pepper are slightly browned on each side, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bake chicken in shallow glass baking dish at 350 degrees for 25 minutes and bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Stir 2% milk into zucchini and red pepper, and simmer until it is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Add chicken and pasta to skillet, and stir well. Mix in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Sprinkle parsley over top and toss.

ZUCCHINI PASTA



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The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta dish will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky and fresh-flavored, this will be a hit. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked linguine
4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; add to zucchini mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges

ZUCCHINI PASTA



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Zucchini, not pasta, is the star of the show in this easy weeknight dish from Mark Bittman. Six zucchinis, two tomatoes and one onion for a half pound of pasta make this a vegetable-rich tangle that makes worthy use of your farmers' market haul.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 or 6 medium zucchini, rinsed, trimmed and cut into ribbons or coins
1 large onion, chopped
2 or 3 sprigs thyme
2 tomatoes, in wedges or roughly chopped, with their juice
1/2 pound cut pasta, like ziti or penne
Freshly grated Parmesan or freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper and adjust heat so onion and zucchini release their liquid without browning. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until very tender.
  • Add tomatoes and their liquid to zucchini and raise heat a bit so mixture bubbles. Cook pasta until it is nearly but not quite tender. If sauce threatens to dry out, add a little pasta cooking water.
  • Drain pasta and finish cooking it in sauce. Serve, garnished with parsley or Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1028 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

ZUCCHINI PASTA



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Pasta with zucchini in a garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread and a chilled white wine, if desired.

Provided by ELLENC

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rotini pasta
5 small zucchini, sliced
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
  • Fill a medium sauce pan with lightly salted water. Add zucchini and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes or until tender.
  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and hot pepper flakes. Add drained zucchini and parsley, then mix all together and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Toss with pasta; then add cheese and salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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