Healthy Creamy Lemon & Herb Garlic Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz Pasta (340g), Cooked per package directions

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

  • ¼ Cup Onion, Minced

  • 1 Cup Red Bell Peppers, Diced (~1 large)

  • 1 Cup Zucchini, Chopped (~1 small)

  • 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced

  • 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (~6 sprigs)

  • 1 Tsp Salt

  • ½ Tsp Pepper

  • ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional for those who like heat)

  • 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour

  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice (~1 Large Lemon)

  • Zest of 1 Lemon

  • 3 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable or Chicken Broth

  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh Parsley

  • Red Pepper Flakes

  • Lemon Zest

  • Parmesan Cheese


Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. While the pasta is cooking prepare the sauce. In a large non-stick pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and sauté an additional 4 minutes, or until softened.

  3. Add the garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Add in the flour and cook for 2 minutes or until the flour is golden brown and coating all the vegetables.

  5. Add in the lemon juice, zest, broth and Parmesan cheese. Make sure to stir frequently for about 5 minutes to help dissolve the flour. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming clumpy.

  6. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent clumping.

  7. Add the cooked pasta directly to the sauce and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and or Parmesan cheese.


Courtesy of:

Brittany Sparks, RDN, CSR
Owner of Nutrition by Brittany, LLC

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Servings Per Recipe: 11

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

Total Fat 3 g

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Sodium 335 mg

Total Carbohydrate 32 g
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g

Protein 6.8 g
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Potassium 212 mg
Phosphorous 113 mg
Calcium 59 mg
Vitamin A 533 IU