Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
This easy recipe can be made with a variety of ingredients. Try using different pasta shapes, and add more veggies in step 4 if you like, such as diced carrots or tomatoes, peas, or corn.
Average Cost: $8.46 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Average Servings: 6 Recipe Source: CookingMatters.org
Ingredients
- 2 Cups whole wheat bow tie pasta
- 1 Small clove garlic
- 2 Medium zucchini (10 ounces by weight, about 2/3 of a pound)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Prepare zucchini sauce while pasta is cooking.
Step 2
Peel and mince garlic. Rinse and grate zucchini. Measure 2 cups grated zucchini.
Step 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and minced garlic. Cook until mixture softens and zucchini yields some liquid, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Add 1-2 teaspoons cooking liquid to zucchini mixture. Add drained pasta. Stir, coating pasta evenly with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed.
Step 5
Transfer pasta to large bowl for serving. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Utensils Needed
- Box grater
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large bowl
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2/3 Cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |