Zucchini Feta Pasta

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Daily Cooking Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pasta Main Dishes

Prep Time:
10 Mins
Cook Time:
15 Mins
Total Prep + Cook Time:
25 Mins
Level:
Easy

Makes: 2 servings

Description: Easy, healthy and quick. Great for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:
1 Large Zucchini, sliced & quartered
1 clove Garlic, chopped
4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Whole Wheat Fusilli or Rotini Pasta
1/2 cup Fat-free Feta Cheese
to taste Salt
to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
2 Lemons, juiced

Instructions: Cook whole-wheat pasta according to instructions.

Meanwhile, heat 2 TBSP olive oil in a large skillet on low/medium heat. Chop 1 clove of garlic and add to olive oil. Brown garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add sliced, quartered zucchini pieces to skillet and combine with garlic & olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Let these cook until browned but keep them firm, not mushy, approximately 6 minutes. Add lemon juice and remaining 2 TBSP olive oil to skillet. Add cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with other ingredients. Mix in feta cheese and additional salt & pepper to taste.