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Zucchini, Capers & Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

This seductive, savory pasta whole wheat pasta recipe is salty, tangy, garlicky and fresh from julienned slices of fresh zucchini. 299 calories and 8 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entrees, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Meatless Monday, Vegetarian, Whole Wheat Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic slices and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini slices and cook until the zucchini is tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Stir in the capers and red pepper flakes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the spaghetti to the skillet, along with the parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the spaghetti. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss again. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 8 (SmartPoints), 7 (Points+), 6 (Old Points

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.7mg