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Gruyère Cheese and Zucchini Pasta

Why not use up some seasonal zucchini with this Gruyère Cheese and Zucchini Pasta dish. It's got the comfort of a cool weather dish while being light and fresh all at the same time. Made using pasta, Gruyère Cheese, seasonal zucchini, garlic, oregano, olive oil, fresh parsley and salt and pepper. It comes together quickly and you can even make it for lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gruyere cheese, Pasta, stove top dinners
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 6 oz Gruyere cheese finely grated
  • 1 zucchini
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • small bunch fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet set over medium to high heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Sizzle for a minute and add all the zucchini. Give a really good stir and cook the zucchini for about 10 minutes or until soft and golden.
  • While the zucchini is cooking, cook the pasta in a separate pot. Cook according to the package. All pasta types and brands cook at different times. Drain pasta, reserving the pasta water.
  • Add the cooked pasta, cheese, oregano, salt, pepper and parsley to the skillet with the cooked zucchini. Stir really well and pasta water as needed. I used two ladles of pasta water for this dish.
  • Serve immediately and top with extra shavings of Gruyere cheese if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

NOTE, this is not a creamy pasta dish.  More of a dish with a fresh flavour and a undertone of cheese. 
Nutrition Facts
Gruyère Cheese and Zucchini Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 465 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 442mg19%
Potassium 317mg9%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 511IU10%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 467mg47%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.