Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Zucchini Pasta

shared by Patty H. (This was tasty, filling and very easy.)
Ingredients:
8 oz. rotini pasta
1 large zucchini, sliced thinly
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
¼ - ½ tsp. dried minced garlic, depending on taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (I used dried parsley)
salt and pepper to taste
4 chicken tenders, cooked and cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
2.In a large skillet, cook chopped onion and sliced zucchini in oil until onion is transparent and zucchini is tender crisp.
3.Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes and cooked chicken. Cook 5 minutes.
4.Toss with pasta; then add cheese, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
5.Serve.
Note: This can be prepared as a side dish without the chicken

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