Zucchini Fusilli Recipe

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Zucchini Fusilli
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, trim and discard ends of zucchini. Cut each zucchini into 3- to 4-in. lengths; cut each length into 1/4- to 1/2-in.-thick matchsticks and set aside. Chop garlic and set aside. Cut basil leaves into thin ribbons and set aside.
  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp. butter with 2 tsp. olive oil. Increase heat to high and add half of the zucchini and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook zucchini, stirring frequently, until soft and browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving as much of the butter and oil in the pan as possible. Repeat with remaining zucchini and 1/4 tsp. salt. Remove frying pan from heat and reserve.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp. salt and fusilli to boiling water and cook until pasta is tender to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Meanwhile, heat reserved frying pan over medium-high heat, add remaining 1 tsp. olive oil and the chopped garlic, and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add reserved zucchini and pine nuts. Cook, stirring, until well combined. Add zucchini mixture and reserved basil to cooked fusilli and toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup parmesan and remaining 1 tbsp. butter. Toss until butter melts and everything is well combined. Divide among 6 plates or pasta bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and serve immediately.
  5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1893.77 Kcal (7929 kJ)
Calories from fat 770.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.56g 132%
Cholesterol 103.02mg 34%
Sodium 2110.36mg 88%
Potassium 4530.07mg 96%
Total Carbs 210.33g 70%
Sugars 9.21g 37%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g 85%
Protein 81.89g 164%
Vitamin C 311.8mg 520%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 16mg 89%
Calcium 928.6mg 93%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.71 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 132%
Cholesterol 7.33mg 34%
Sodium 150.12mg 88%
Potassium 322.25mg 96%
Total Carbs 14.96g 70%
Sugars 0.66g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 85%
Protein 5.83g 164%
Vitamin C 22.2mg 520%
Iron 1.1mg 89%
Calcium 66.1mg 93%

* 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

  • 44.2
    Points
  • 51
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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