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Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Servings

2

Serving size

2 ounces pasta with vegetables
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes fair leftovers. Reheat gently.

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Ingredients

2 medium whole (2-3/5 inch dia) Tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped)
3 quart Water
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 clove Garlic, raw
1 Large Shallots, raw (minced)
2 large Zucchini (diced)
4 leaves Fresh sage (or 1 Tbsp. dried)
1/8 tsp., ground Dried tarragon
2 1/2 ounce Fresh mozzarella (diced)
1 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)
4 ounce Whole wheat Spaghetti (or gluten-free pasta)

Instructions

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat.

To peel the tomatoes, as the water comes to a boil reduce the heat to medium. Drop the whole tomato in the pot of water. After about 90 seconds, remove it and place the tomato on the counter. When it is cooled the skin will easily slip off. Discard the skin and seeds and chop the tomatoes.

Leave the pot on the stove as that water can be used to cook the pasta.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and the whole clove of garlic with the minced shallot. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 - 5 minutes. Add the diced zucchini, sage and tarragon.

Cook over medium to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes and add the chopped tomato. Toss frequently.

When you add the tomato bring the pasta water back to a boil. Add the spaghetti. Stir the pasta occasionally.

Add the mozzarella to the zucchini and toss. As it begins to melt add the Parmigiano-reggiano.

Toss the vegetables together with the cheese, and as the spaghetti is done, drain it and place it in the skillet. Toss the pasta with the vegetables. Remove the whole garlic clove and serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Even if you don’t think you like zucchini, this is a great dish. It is so sweet and savory and rich and creamy. It’s almost the perfect winter pasta: quick, easy and warming.

"As long as there's pasta and Chinese food in the world, I'm okay."

Michael Chang, Tennis Pro