Peppery Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.
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.
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.
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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.83 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.74g	13%
Cholesterol	14.88mg	5%
Sodium	449.05mg	19%
Potassium	153.49mg	3%
Total Carbs	36.24g	12%
Sugars	3.26g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.83g	19%
Protein	10.92g	22%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	153.9mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.1 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	13%
Cholesterol	9.46mg	5%
Sodium	285.49mg	19%
Potassium	97.59mg	3%
Total Carbs	23.04g	12%
Sugars	2.07g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.07g	19%
Protein	6.94g	22%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	15%
Iron	1mg	9%
Calcium	97.9mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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