Zucchini Pasta

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Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 10 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

• 1 lb.      zucchini
• 1           garlic clove, minced
• 6           fresh basil leaves (or mint leaves)
• 3 T.       pine nuts
• 1 T.       mild olive oil
• 2 c.       dry fusilli
• 1/3 c.     shredded parmesan cheese

    

Directions -

1. Boil fusilli as per instructions on package (5 - 10 minutes).
2. Cut zucchini into 3 - 4 " lengths. Then cut lengthwise into matchstick strips.
3. Heat a skillet. Toast pine nuts about 3 minutes, with stirring. Remove.
4. Heat oil in the skillet. Add zucchini strips and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
5. Cut basil or mint leaves into thin strips. Combine pasta, cheese and all ingredients and mix before serving.

Based on a recipe from Sept. 2007 Sunset magazine.

 

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