Directions:
- Cook penne according to package directions.
- While penne is cooking, combine olive oil and pine nuts in a large skillet and cook on medium until nuts start to look golden. add garlic, zucchini, salt and pepper and cook gently until zucchini softens slightly. Remove one-third of the nuts and zucchini and puree in a blender. Return peree to skillet and set aside.
- When pasta is done, remove 1/2 cup of cooking water and set aside. Drain pasta and add pasta and reserved water to the skillet. Cook on low until water evaporates, stirring well to coat. Stir in cheese, taste for salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 266.28 Kcal (1115 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 218.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.25g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30.9mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 123.83mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.98g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.59g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.87g | 11% | |
| Protein | 4.64g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 18.8mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 233.64 Kcal (978 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 191.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.28g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27.11mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 108.65mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 7g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.52g | 11% | |
| Protein | 4.07g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 16.5mg | 2% | |
* 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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