Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Low fat meal, Rigatoni pasta with zucchini

Healthy low fat recipe for daily low fat diet menu

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Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 10 minutes





Ingredients Prepared:

350g dried rigatoni pasta
2 tsp olive oil
450g (about 3 medium) zucchini, trimmed, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresh red birdseye chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
400g egg tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
30g finely grated parmesan

How to Cook:

1.      Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain. Return to the pan.
2.      Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, garlic and chilli, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until the zucchini is light golden.
3.      Add the tomato and lemon juice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through.
4.      Add the tomato mixture, parsley and parmesan to the pasta and toss until well combined. Divide among serving bowls and serve.

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