Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Herbs & Fried Capers
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530kcal
This Half and Half Linguini uses half "real" noodles and half zucchini noodles for a tasty treat with less calories. Plenty of fresh herbs - mint, dill, and parsley - brighten things up along with the briny capers which are fried until crisp.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Divine Flavor zucchini julienned or spiralized
- 8 ounces linguine 1/2 package
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup capers drained, rinsed and dried
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped mint
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- A pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 3 Tablespoons butter diced
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Julienne your zucchini using your preferred method.
- Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to the package instructions, then drain in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the capers, and cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to cool.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan, and cook the zucchini, garlic, and pepper flakes, until just tender, 1-3 minutes.
- Toss the zucchini with the drained pasta, along with the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Add the butter, 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water, and half the cheese and mix well. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese and fried capers.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 1.8mg