Fettuccine with Squash Ribbons

Healthy, delicious food drives the mind and body. Caregiverlist promotes nutritious and tasty meals for caregivers and seniors. Caregivers need to eat right to keep their body energized and their mind sharp to get through the day. Seniors also require wholesome food to get all the right nutrients to take care of their body. 

Spice up your typical pasta dish with zucchini, squash and some parmesan cheese instead of a fatty cream sauce. Tasty low fat dinners like this dish help caregivers and clients stay heart healthy. 

Ingredients

    8 ounces uncooked fettuccine

    2 small zucchini

    1 large yellow squash

    3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

    1 cup grape tomatoes

    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

    6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

    1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

    3 tablespoons torn fresh mint

Directions

         1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Shave zucchini and squash into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler; discard seeds. Place ribbons in a large bowl.

         2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring occasionally. Remove tomatoes from pan using a slotted spoon; add to squash ribbons. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Stir in reserved 3/4 cup cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk.

         3. Add pasta to pan; cook 1 minute, tossing to coat. Remove pan from heat. Add pasta mixture to squash mixture; toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mint.