Zucchini Pasta II

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Health score
23%
Zucchini Pasta II
35 min.
4
313kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both healthy and easy to prepare? Look no further than our Zucchini Pasta II! This delightful dish combines the comforting texture of pasta with the fresh flavors of zucchini, basil, and roasted red peppers, making it a perfect choice for a side dish, lunch, or even a main course.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, all while keeping the calorie count at a reasonable 313 kcal per serving. The combination of tender pasta shells, succulent chicken, and a creamy sauce creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, with the addition of fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, every bite is a burst of freshness and richness.

This recipe is not only popular among home cooks but also offers a great way to sneak in some veggies into your diet. The zucchini adds a nutritious touch, while the light cream cheese keeps the dish creamy without the guilt. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, Zucchini Pasta II is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table. So grab your frying pan and pot, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.5 cup meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic sliced
  • tablespoons cream cheese light
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.5  onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ounce shells uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • ounce roasted peppers diced red
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground to taste
  •  zucchini chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein19.99%
Fat18.11%
Carbs61.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.25
Glycemic Load
17.69
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.121739050616%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.52kcal
15.63%
Fat:6.25g
9.62%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.56%
Carbohydrates:48.08g
16.03%
Net Carbohydrates:45.21g
16.44%
Sugar:4g
4.44%
Cholesterol:23.49mg
7.83%
Sodium:420.39mg
18.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.53g
31.06%
Selenium:43.36µg
61.94%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.37%
Phosphorus:222.76mg
22.28%
Vitamin C:14.06mg
17.05%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.27%
Vitamin B3:2.79mg
13.93%
Magnesium:50.48mg
12.62%
Copper:0.24mg
12.13%
Fiber:2.87g
11.48%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.03%
Potassium:383.16mg
10.95%
Calcium:107.61mg
10.76%
Vitamin K:11.12µg
10.59%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.55%
Iron:1.5mg
8.35%
Folate:30.12µg
7.53%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.46%
Vitamin A:359.84IU
7.2%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.43%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.55%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.97%
Source:Allrecipes