Grilled Zucchini Pasta with Pecorino Walnut Crumble Recipe

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Grilled Zucchini Pasta with Pecorino Walnut Crumble
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Directions:

  1. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see Grilling Procedure .
  2. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then whisk with 2 tablespoons oil and red-pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  3. Brush zucchini with remaining tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill zucchini, cut sides down first, covered, turning once, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Slice zucchini crosswise 1/4 inch thick, then immediately toss with garlic oil.
  5. Stir together 1/2 cup cheese, walnuts, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
  6. Cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  7. Toss pasta with zucchini, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and reserved cooking water. Serve sprinkled with walnut mixture.
  8. Cooks' note: Zucchini can be cooked in a hot 2-burner grill pan, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 374.73 Kcal (1569 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 49.97mg 17%
Sodium 191.03mg 8%
Potassium 101.34mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.48g 12%
Sugars 1.44g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Protein 12.35g 25%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 102.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 468.46 Kcal (1961 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.18g 32%
Cholesterol 62.46mg 17%
Sodium 238.81mg 8%
Potassium 126.69mg 2%
Total Carbs 46.85g 12%
Sugars 1.8g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 11%
Protein 15.44g 25%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Calcium 128.1mg 10%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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