Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta Recipe
Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each serving at 291 calories, 21 g protein, 3 g fat, 29 carbs and 540 mg sodium and 18 g carbs ~ DIG IN WITH NO GUILT, FOLKS! (NOTE: A variation of this recipe using chicken and broccoli is posted. See "Useful Links" below the recipe.)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (about 3 cups) such as a farfalle, mostaccioli or other tubular type, etc
- 4 cups sliced zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- ½ teaspoon marjoram, crushed
- 2 13-ounce cans evaporated skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked ham, cut into strips (about 10 ounces)
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile In large saucepan combine zucchini, onion, and ½ cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp; drain. Return to saucepan and set aside..
- For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine cornstarch, basil, marjoram, a little of the evaporated milk, and pepper. Stir in remaining milk; cook and stir til thickened and bubbly.
- Stir sauce, ham and pasta gently into vegetables; heat through.
- Yield: Serves 6-8.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 201g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 268 | |
| Calories from Fat 68 | 25% |
| Total Fat 7.69g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium 541mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 31.26g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 6.6g | 4% |
| Protein 18.05g | 29% |
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April 3, 2013This looks interesting. I haven't tried zucchini and pasta together. I will try this soon.
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