Monday, October 22, 2012

Quick Spicy Spaghetti and Veggies

This was another throw-together meal from random left over veggies.  It's very easy to do!  Cut veggies into bite sized pieces, saute in olive oil.  Add in cooked pasta and spices, and DONE!

This meal is low calorie and very heart-healthy with a bit of olive oil and lots of fiber from the vegetables.

Quick Spicy Spaghetti and Veggies

What you'll need:
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium vegetable broth
- 6 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 big pinch cayenne
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional)

What to do:
1.  Cook pasta according to directions.

2.  Heat oil in a skillet, saute onion, zucchini, and garlic for ~ 4 minutes.  Add broth to skillet to steam veggies.

3.  When pasta is cooked, add to veggies and saute for 1 minutes.  Add in cayenne.  Top with green onion. Add nuts and/or cheese if desired.  Recipe makes 2 servings.

For meat lovers, saute 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto with the veggies.

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