Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Zucchini Pasta - Healthy and DELICIOUS!!

This is my new favorite recipe. It's a "Healthy Cooking" recipe. I made it two days in a row last week and I'm making it again today. YUM! You'd never know the noodles are whole wheat and the taste of this rich and creamy dish will have you convinced it's not lower in fat, but it is! Quick and easy to make too!


Ingredients:
~ 8 oz uncooked whole wheat linguine
~ 4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
~ 4 tsp. olive oil
~ 2 garlic cloves, minced
~ 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
~ 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
~ 3/4 tsp salt
~ 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:
Cook linguine according to package directions. Pat zucchini dry and saute in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1-2 min. longer or until zucchini is tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; add to zucchini mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a pinch of cheese on top.