How To… Make “Skinny” Pasta

Regardless of your stance on pasta, you no longer need to fuss about the health benefits when it comes to this pasta recipe. It’s ready in about 15 minutes, and it doesn’t have to be covered in cheese to taste good. The secret here is that instead of a flour or dough-based pasta, which is where the carb overload comes in, this pasta is made with zucchini. But have no fear, you won’t have to sacrifice taste.

Also, the meat in this recipe is used for protein benefit, but can be left out for a vegetarian dish that is even lower in calories.

What you need (serving size: 2 or 3 plates)

2 large zucchini
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/2 pound of ground turkey breast
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
One 14 oz. can of low sodium tomato sauce
Grated parmesan cheese to serve (optional)

Preparation

Bring your stove to medium heat, and pour the olive oil in a large pot over the stove
Add the ground turkey and garlic in the pot. Break apart the meat and mix with a spoon
Add the bay leaf, red pepper flakes and a dash of salt and pepper to the mix
Then, add the tomato sauce and 3/4 cup of water. Make sure the pot is brought to a simmer
Chop off the ends of the zucchini and cut each zucchini into 1/4-inch slices lengthwise
On a cutting board, lay the sliced flat and use a sharp and thin knife to cut even thinner strips. Cut them to resemble fettuccine pasta strips
Add the zucchini strips into the sauce and toss for about 5 minutes or until the zucchini is slightly cooked. It’s really yummy to serve al dente. But if you wanted a softer texture, keep cooking until the level of softness desired is reached
This is optional, but dust with grated parmesan cheese to serve if you choose

And voila, a zucchini pasta that you can feel good about!

What do you think?

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