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Zucchini & Grilled Corn Parmesan Pasta

A summer vegetable pasta dish that is done in under 3o minutes
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn, garden, grilling, healthi, healthy grilling, healthy meal prep, healthy pasta, meal prep, meal prepping, pasta recioe, protein, roasted corn, weight watchers, zucchini
Servings: 6
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Equipment

  • Grill or cast iron
  • Saute pan
  • Knife
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Barilla Plus Protein Pasta Weigh out dry
  • 1 TBSP Chicken bouillon I used Better Than Bouillon brand
  • 1/2 - 3/4 Cup Reserved pasta water
  • 1 tsp Avocado oil
  • 4 Cups Fresh zucchini Chopped large 1/2 inch size
  • 1/2 Cup Onions diced
  • 2 Cups Fresh or frozen/canned corn Grilled & charred
  • 1 TBSP Garlic minced
  • 1/4 Cup Grated parmesan
  • 1/4 Cup Whole wheat bread crumbs toasted
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Char the corn on the grill, set aside to cool.
  • If using just kernels, place into a cast iron pan and cook until slight char. Set aside.
  • Once the grilled charred corn has cooled off, chuck the corn and set aside the kernels for later use.
  • Dice the zucchini into 1/2 " squares. Set aside.
  • In a small sauté pan spray with avocado oil and toast the breadcrumbs for about 1 minute and set aside.
  • Place the water in a pot with the chicken bouillon and bring to a boil.
  • Once the water is ready for the pasta, cook until al dente.
  • Reserve the pasta water for later use.
  • In a large sauté pan, spray with avocado oil.
  • Place the zucchini into the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook until translucent then add the garlic.
  • Once zucchini is tender add the corn into the pan.
  • Take the reserved pasta water and add some into the pan with the pasta after.
  • Take the remaining pasta water and pour in and let the pasta water help thicken and scrap any bits on the pan up to flavor the dish.
  • Add the grated parmesan Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with the lemon zest, juice and reserved breadcrumbs.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serves 6
Serving size is one HEAPING cup
3 WW personal points
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200 calories on Calorie Command at Healthi
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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Protein: 9.7g