Peppery Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Name: Peppery Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 pepperoncini peppers, minced (from a jar); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 ounces whole wheat penne; 1 large zucchini, shredded; 2 ounces reduced-fat goat cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or grape tomatoes); 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 pepperoncini peppers, minced (from a jar)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne
1 large zucchini, shredded
2 ounces reduced-fat goat cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or grape tomatoes)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, pepperoncini, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes to flavor the oil. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking liquid, drain pasta.
4
Add pasta, reserved pasta cooking liquid, zucchini, cheese, tomatoes, and basil to skillet; toss to combine. Cook over medium heat until pasta is just heated through and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional pepper to taste and serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3 pepperoncini peppers, minced (from a jar), and more.

Yes, Peppery Zucchini Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peppery Zucchini Pasta

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