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5-Ingredient Spaghetti With Zucchini & Parmesan

This 5-ingredient dinner, not counting staples like salt, pepper and oil, is quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy it as is or jazz it up with crushed red pepper and chopped herbs. For a heartier dinner, add a can of white beans (rinsed) or some cooked chicken.

Active Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Yield
Serves 4

How to Make It

1. Step
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. Step
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until any liquid is absorbed and the zucchini is very soft. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with tongs until well combined. Add a little of the reserved pasta water if the mixture seems very dry. Sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon juice; toss again to coat.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), grated
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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