Meals Matter

Light Penne with Zucchini

Contributed By: barneskmj
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Ingredients

8 ozs Penne pasta

1 tbs Olive oil

3 tsps Garlic cloves

2 cups Button mushrooms

1 Onion

1 tbs Dried basil

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

3 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped

2 Zucchini, sliced

1 tbs Red wine vinegar

4 ozs Cream cheese - reduced fat

Preparation

Cook pasta and keep warm.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add garlic, mushrooms, onion and spices.

Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onion is softened.

Stir in tomatoes, zucchini and red wine vinegar; reduce heat to medium.

Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Stir in cream cheese until blended.

Toss pasta with sauce.

Cook's Notes

Prep Time: 0:10 Cook Time: 0:20 Skill Level: Average Cuisine: Italian Serves: 4 Calories: 352.4 Fat: 9.8g Unsaturated Fat: 5.21g Protein: 14g Carb.: 52.1g Sugar: 6.8g Sodium: 908.9mg Cholesterol: 15.9mg Fiber: 5g

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 352
Total Fat: 9.8
Carbohydrates: 52
Protein: 14
Sodium: 909
Fiber: 5